2017 Audi A4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (26), Engine (21), Unknown Or Other (15).
Key takeaways
- 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 32% |
| Engine | 21 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 18% |
| Seats | 11 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
my initial water pump from Audi was replaced via recall. then I recently changed the thermostat hose and my water pump started leaking again. can you please look into these faulty water pumps?
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-12-05
I have been trying to register my vehicle in California for several months, however, in order to do so, I need the car to pass SMOG. Initially I was told that the issue was related to an emissions sensor and that I had to drive the vehicle a few more miles to get the sensor to register properly. This turned out not t...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-08-25
The headlights on my 2017 Audi A4 have developed stress cracks in the headlamp housing. According to the inspection performed by an authorized Audi dealer, these cracks will obscure headlight projection and lower the visibility range at night. The dealer specifically noted there were no signs of outside influence or mi...
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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.