2014 Audi A4 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Engine (27), Steering (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (6).

Key takeaways

  • 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2736%
Steering2432%
Fuel/Propulsion System68%
Electrical System68%
Power Train57%
Unknown Or Other45%
Service Brakes34%
Suspension34%
Air Bags34%
Exterior Lighting23%
Structure23%
Wheels23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Audi A4 4 DR FWD5/55/55/55/5
2014 Audi A4 4 DR AWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes,engine,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-28

I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen ex...

Suspension - filed 2026-03-05

DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY DEFECT On February 24, 2026, an Audi-certified technician at Audi of Milwaukee discovered substantial rust perforation of the rear subframe on my 2014 Audi A4 Allroad (Repair Order #[XXX]). The technician documented the condition as follows: “INSPECTED REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. RECOMMEND TO REP...

Engine - filed 2025-11-19

The timing chain and tensioner in my 2014 Audi A4 Quattro (VIN: [XXX] ) failed without warning, causing the engine to suddenly stall and become inoperable while in motion. This presented a serious safety hazard. Although my vehicle is slightly outside the settlement mileage and time limit, timing chains are considered...

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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.