2005 Audi A4 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Audi A4, 2% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought 4 bf goodrich traction t/a's from big o tires in san ramon, ca for my 2005 Audi A4 2.0t, and within a year (12,000 miles) the front two were showing cracks in the sidewall, one of which into the cords. That tire got replaced immediately. The assistant manager at big o, james, told me it happens all the time , and probably from rubbing against curbs . He thought the one that just had surface cracking around and no damage to the cords was okay to not replace should be fine . One and a half months and one freeway blowout later, it's obvious the tires were all bad for some reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279698, filed 2009-08, 73,000 miles“I own a 2005 Audi A4 with goodyear rs-a 235/45/17 tires. The tires have been used for under 23,000 miles and were the original tires on the car. At under 23,000 miles, the front tires are completely worn and the rear tires are a few hundred miles from reaching the tread line. Brought them to goodyear dealer who says this is common and would not offer warranty. Common for tires to wear out at 23,000 miles?”
NHTSA complaint #10200165, filed 2007-08“Never had to replace this many tires in this short amount of time. 2005 Audi A4 purchased in october 2005 20,000 miles dec 2005 - rr, bubble/bulge spotted, replaced with spare jan 2006 - rf, bubble/bulge noticed, replaced, purchased at Audi mar 2007 - lf, bubble/bulge noticed, replaced, purchased at discount tires june 2007 - lr, hole patched by discount tires nov 2007 - rr, hole patched by Audi mar 2008 - lr, just discovered a bubble/bulge continental conti pr 235/45r-17.”
NHTSA complaint #10221519, filed 2008-03Related service bulletins
- 10180155Sep 24, 2020Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- 10169098Dec 4, 2019New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Audi A4
101 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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