2012 Audi A4 Avant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 Avant years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A4 Avant. That ranks 2nd out of 3 A4 Avant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (16 complaints, 62%), typically at around 66,540 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 16 | 62% | 66,540 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 15% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 63,270 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 3,956 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Audi A4 Avant recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
After a failed alternator and battery were replaced my entire electrical system has freaked out. 60,000mi on the dash, and my car is a brick. After a month on the lift the most well certified mechanics in my area, including some of audi's own, are at a complete loss. The only thing we've come up…
Car has been intermittently shutting down while driving. And starting up the car has become more and more randomly justified. Some times it starts up right away, some times it just takes a few cranks. Doesn't matter if it's warm or cold engine. I pulled ecu code and it says u0100 which is loss of…
This car has a massive oil consumption issue. A week after having an oil change the low oil light comes on after approximate 150 miles of driving. I started happening in february of 2017 shortly after the engine malfunction light came on . I took it to the dealership and after they ran the required…
Piston rings car is smoking and oil is coming out of the muffler the car have last then 100k mileage
2012 audi a4 quattro uses (burns) an excessive amount of oil, constantly having to add motor oil. Must add a quart of oil on a monthly basis and driving less than 1,000 per month.
Other Audi A4 Avant years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 A4 Avant | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 A4 Avant | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi A4 Avant?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Audi A4 Avant?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 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.