2011 Audi A4 Avant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 Avant years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi A4 Avant. That is the most of any A4 Avant model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (17 complaints, 53%), typically at around 62,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Audi A4 Avant problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 53% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 19% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 13% | 100,220 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 25,055 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Audi A4 Avant recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Audi A4. The contact stated she needed to add 1 quart of oil frequently to the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the oil consumption test completed twice but was not able to…
Car was parked outside our apartment building. It was off and hadn't been driven in over 20hrs. At 11am a fire broke out in the rear driver side seat. Fire department arrived put out the fire, said it was not arson but rather electrical issue. The car front dash was partially melted, rear seat big…
It appears that due to a manufacturing/engineering defect, the timing chain on certain audi and volkswagen models fails after a certain number of miles. This timing chain failure has been determined to cause substantial damage to the vehicle's engine, in many cases requiring a complete engine…
My vehicle was burning oil faster than normal. I have since had my car in the shop several times before oil changes were due to top off oil do to several lights coming on: "min oil", "oil pressure too low"
My vehicle was burning oil faster than normal. I have since had my car in the shop several times before oil changes were due to top off oil do to several lights coming on: "min oil", "oil pressure too low". I have had several oil consumption tests each year as well as parts replaced: pressure…
Other Audi A4 Avant years
← 2009 A4 Avant · 2012 A4 Avant →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 A4 Avant | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 A4 Avant | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi A4 Avant?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Audi A4 Avant?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Audi A4 Avant a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 Avant model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.