NHTSA Safety Recalls
Audi A4 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 14 model years (2000–2021) the Audi A4 has 40 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 5; the cleanest is 2019 with 1.
- Model years
- 14
- Total recalls
- 40
- Worst year
- 2000
- Cleanest year
- 2019
2000–2021
5 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A4 | 4 | |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 3 | |
| 2019 Audi A4 | 1 | |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 1 | |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 1 | |
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2 | |
| 2008 Audi A4 | 4 | |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 3 | |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 4 | |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 3 | |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 4 | |
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2 | |
| 2001 Audi A4 | 3 | |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Audi A4
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE11
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE4
- SEATS4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
- TIRES2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY2
- AIR BAGS2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.