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AUDI A4 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

46
Total Recalls
1.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.7)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
5 C+
2001
3 D+
2002
2 D+
2003
4 B+
2004
3 D
2005
4 C+
2006
3 D-
2007
3 D-
2008
4 C+
2009
2 D-
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
1 F
2018
1 F
2019
1 F
2020
3 D
2021
4 C-
2022
3 C-
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
SEATS
4
TIRES
2
SUSPENSION
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
SEAT BELTS
1
EQUIPMENT
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) — The engine control unit in your Audi is like the brain of your engine, controlling how it runs. It contains a tiny semiconductor that could fail and cause problems.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR — Your rear seat belt system has a part called the automatic locking retractor, which helps keep your child restraint system secure. In some 2021 and 2022 models, this part might not…

High Priority

TIRES — Your vehicle's rear axle alignment might not have been checked after a previous repair, which could be a problem if you drive on uneven roads or tow a trailer.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY — The lock nut on your rear axle is a crucial part that keeps the wheel connected to the suspension. In some 2021 Audi models, this nut can break due to corrosion, which can cause pr…

High Priority

TIRES — The rear axle alignment in your vehicle wasn't properly checked after some previous repairs were done. This could be a problem if your Audi has one of the affected models, includin…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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