Audi A4 Avant Problems by Year
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Audi A4 Avant, across 3 model years (2009–2012). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (32). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Audi A4 Avant years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No A4 Avant model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 A4 Avant: 32 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 A4 Avant: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 A4 Avant: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi A4 Avant problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi A4 Avant model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 A4 Avant | 26 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | |
| 2011 A4 Avant | 32 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | |
| 2009 A4 Avant | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A4 Avant years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (32), 2012 (26), 2009 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi A4 Avant?
Engine, with 33 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi A4 Avant have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.