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2019 Audi A4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
30%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Audi A4, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 am filing a complaint concerning my recent experience with the Audi service department located in San Rafael, California. On May 24, 2021 I brought my 2019 Audi A4 in for service due to an error message stating, Front parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be detected . I purchased the car in December 2019 from the dealership in Burlingame, California. It was previously used as a loaner car, and to my knowledge the car was in original condition with no prior bodywork done on the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418824, filed 2021-05

“As I was pulling into a parking spot, traveling at a low speed I naturally applied the brakes but the car accelerated instead jumping a concrete curb and hitting a wall. In that moment I realized I had no control of the vehicle. This sudden unintended acceleration was accompanied by a loss of braking. Pressing on the brakes harder did not stop or slow the car. Brake and accelerator failed. The vehicle is available for inspection. Thankfully the car hit a wall, and there was no injury to myself or others. The parking spot is positioned in front of a concrete wall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11702852, filed 2025-12

“Owner of 2019 A4 recently purchased from dealership after lease expired in Feb.2023. Currently with only 36,800 miles, took vehicle to inspect on Nov.24th and nothing but a front light replacement and suggestion of new tires in inspection video. The factory warranty due to expire the following week, Dec. 2nd 2023, and I was inquiring as to cost of extending warranty, but di not purchase, was waiting until after holidays. The following weekend, Tank Malfunction light turns on, from nowhere and displays zero gas on the dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560137, filed 2023-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023330%
2021327%
20209171%
2019330%
20181738%
2017611%
2016327%
2015316%
201439%
201328%
2012211%
201119%
201023%
200933%
200895%
2007105%
2006217%
20052411%
2004158%
20033215%
20027642%
20013527%
20001111%
1999116%
1998239%
19973334%
19962629%

Other parts of the 2019 Audi A4

Other or unknown
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Audi A4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology