2023 Audi A4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 13, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A4 years
Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 31 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi A4. That ranks 26th out of 31 A4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Audi A4
Audi A4 B9 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Audi A4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~30,000 mi
Air Bags1
Back Over Prevention1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~30,000 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System330%———
Engine330%———
Forward Collision Avoidance220%———
Vehicle Speed Control220%30,000——
Air Bags110%———
Back Over Prevention110%———
Lane Departure110%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110%30,000——
Tires110%———
Unknown or Other110%———
Wheels110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 4 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 2202422025: 4202542026: 220262

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Audi A4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi A4.

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 2023 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The vehicle crossed a busy street and drove down…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750097

Purchased used 2023 Audi A4, driven less than 6 times, 30 days later with less than 36k miles the Safety Air Bag Scale & Sensor are illuminating as a "Warning" on the Display Panel" .....ALREADY! Cannot drive, Sunday, Service Centers CLOSED....SAFETY HAZARD to PASSENGERS if vehicle used. AUDI Parts…

Air Bags · received Jun 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11746993

While driving southbound on [XXX] near [XXX] in Mississippi, the advanced driver-assistance systems (lane assist and radar) did not operate as designed. At highway speed, the vehicle gave no warnings, no steering correction, and no radar-based intervention prior to a severe crash. This failure of…

Lane Departure · received Sep 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11687497

I leased a 2023 Audi A4 with 0 miles. At ~10,000 miles my car automatically shut down electronically I have photo evidence of this. This happened again recently at ~45,000 miles, I almost got into a severe car accident and possibly died. This happened on the highway driving in the left lane. I…

Electrical System · received Jul 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11673447

The vehicle erroneously applies sudden emergency braking (Audi Pre Sense) without conditions warranting system activation. This malfunction occurs at the most dangerous of times, mostly while making left turns. Vehicles behind do not expect the vehicle ahead to suddenly stop which is going to cause…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received May 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11658097

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A4?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Audi A4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Audi A4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 model years, the 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.