2011 Audi A4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Unknown Or Other (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (4).
Key takeaways
- 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 53% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 13% |
| Steering | 4 | 13% |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2021-12-22
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 diagnose the failure. The c...
Electrical System,structure - filed 2019-08-01
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 CHAR BLACK SEATING MA...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2019-06-27
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 REPLACEMENT. REGRETTABLY...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.