2020 Audi A4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Audi A4, 2% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Since I purchase my vehicle I have had to continuously replace my tires on the front. Going through my carfax acct I came across some recalls that showed up that I had no idea of the car may had which was prior to purchase from the dealers. I would think that these issues were fixed prior to reselling. I recently had to pull over on the freeway due to the tire making noises then realized that the tire wear was uneven again but this time shredded apart. I could feel metal poking out which the tires hadn’t been on for long. The loss pressure warning light went off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728966, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2020 Audi A4. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, there was big rock next to the bumper on the front passenger's side of the vehicle and there was a scallop area with stones next to the passenger's side of the vehicle as well. The contact stated that she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the scallop area and the vehicle was stuck between the scallop area and the big rock. There was no further information provided. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustained any injuries and did not seek medical assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456332, filed 2022-03, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V295000Apr 26, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5…Covers: Audi A4 2020–2021, A5 2019–2021, S5 2019–2021 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11029371Feb 18, 2026Thisbulleitn provides informaiotn when there are cracking/craking noises during load changes, or sever vehicle body torsion.
- 11025400Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information parameter settings for suspension control unit J775.
- 11025239Oct 1, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear of vehicle - securing bump stops.
- 11023773Sep 29, 2025This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- 11023772Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- 11023738Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are rumbling noises from the suspension - upper link rubber mounting.
- 11020335Jun 2, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are rumbling noises from the suspension - upper link rubber mounting.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 | 19 | 19% |
| 1996 | 19 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2020 Audi A4
91 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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