23 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi A4, across model years 1999–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your A4 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi A4 model years, the 2017 has the most recalls (6); the 2020 drew the most owner complaints (158).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi A4 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | no data |
| 2003 | 1 | no data |
| 2004 | 2 | no data |
| 2005 | 3 | no data |
| 2006 | 3 | no data |
| 2007 | 4 | no data |
| 2008 | 4 | no data |
| 2009 | 4 | no data |
| 2010 | 0 | 64 |
| 2011 | 0 | 43 |
| 2012 | 0 | 45 |
| 2013 | 4 | 111 |
| 2014 | 4 | 78 |
| 2015 | 4 | 44 |
| 2016 | 3 | 26 |
| 2017 | 6 | 86 |
| 2018 | 4 | 53 |
| 2019 | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 | 158 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 11 |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Volkswagen Group recalls 2023 Audi S5 models with deactivated front passenger air bags that won't deploy during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.
Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 A6 Allroad models due to rearview camera display failure that reduces rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the infotainment unit replaced free of charge.
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with a software issue causing rearview camera displays to show blank screens, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software for free.
Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles with rear axle misalignment that may cause uneven tire wear and crash risk. Owners must get free rear axle inspection and tire replacement.
Audi is recalling 2021 S8 vehicles with a rear-view camera software error that may prevent image display during reverse, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Audi for free software update.
When the Audi A4 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 757 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A4; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 23 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi A4, covering model years 1999–2023. The most recent was issued Mar 4, 2024 (Air Bags).
The 2017 Audi A4 has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (9), Engine and Engine Cooling (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Seat Belts (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.