Audi A4 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Audi A4 across 16 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (76% of reports).
- 127fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 96 of 127 complaints (76%)
- Gasoline delivery: mentioned in 7 of 127 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Audi A4 at $1,450, and half of them between $830 and $1,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Audi A4 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 A4 | 1 | 10% | 50,000 |
| 2014 A4 | 1 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2010 A4 | 2 | 3% | 5,005 |
| 2009 A4 | 1 | 1% | 3,413 |
| 2008 A4 | 3 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2007 A4 | 6 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2006 A4 | 5 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2005 A4 | 9 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2004 A4 | 46 | 24% | 61,000 |
| 2003 A4 | 41 | 20% | 55,000 |
| 2002 A4 | 4 | 2% | 8,916 |
| 2001 A4 | 1 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 1999 A4 | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 1998 A4 | 1 | 0% | 35,000 |
| 1997 A4 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 A4 | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2003
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.
Risk: If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on september 28, 20007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834. This recall is a supplement to a previous campaign (please see 06v017).
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2003
Problem: On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.
Risk: If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash that had damaged the fuel tank and fuel line. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact had taken the vehicle on a trip, and while driving, the contact smelled gasoline in the…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to proceed, the vehicle stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The contact and her boyfriend shifted into neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road for a while until the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2003 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed there was fuel leaking on the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the fuel pump flange and…
The car engine stopped working while driving on the highway 280, lane next to the shoulder. I felt the engine stopped and was able to turn the wheel to get it over to the shoulder. I called aaa to tow it to the audi dealership in san jose, stevens creek. Audi dealership preformed a diagnostic on my…
The car engine stopped working while driving on the highway 280, lane next to the shoulder. I felt the engine stopped and was able to turn the wheel to get it over to the shoulder. I called aaa to tow it to the audi dealership in san jose, stevens creek. Audi dealership performed a diagnostic on my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Audi A4s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Audi A4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Audi A4 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Audi A4?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $830 and $1,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Audi A4?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 96 of 127 complaints, followed by “gasoline delivery” (7).
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