2021 Audi A4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,347miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Audi A4, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,347 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.
“The contact leased a 2021 Audi A4. The contact stated that the dealer had provided her with the vehicle rental while her vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that while driving at 4 MPH and turning into a parking pace on the 4th floor of a parking garage, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated on its own at 100 MPH. The contact depressed the brake pedal several times but it failed to respond. The vehicle crashed into the fence of steel and broke a portion of the wall. The air bags deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440644, filed 2021-11, 1,347 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V295000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11425403, filed 2021-07Related 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.
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 2021 Audi A4
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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