Audi

A4

Compact Cars · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes A4, A4 Avant quattro and A4 quattro as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2020. complaints: 124, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Audi A4
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	24	211	$3,225	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	24.5	211	$3,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	4Gas	24.5	211	$3,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	4Gas	25	211	$3,075	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	26	211	$2,950	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	26	216	$2,950	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	26	216	$2,950	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	27	252	$2,850	1	81	AIR BAGS 22%, ENGINE 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 81, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	27	252	$2,850	1	27	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 27, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	28.5	no data	$2,700	1	5	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 22%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 5, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	28.5	no data	$2,700	3	124	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 20%
complaints: 124, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Hybrid	28	no data	$2,750	4	11	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%
complaints: 11, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Hybrid	29	no data	$2,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Hybrid	28	no data	$2,750	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Hybrid	30	no data	$2,550	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Hybrid	29	no data	$2,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 24 to 2025: 29

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Audi A4 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.