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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.5× usual, mostly steering and engine Extended coverage
142 serious complaints of 157, the most about steering (83) and engine (27); per car on the road, 1.5× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“At any speed, moving the steering wheel through center presents a "notchy" feel, where resistance is felt and then the wheel jumps to another position. These "notches" are felt through about 10-20 degrees off center. At highway speeds, the car is difficult to keep in a straight line as the steering fights the driver to remain on-center.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Jan 2013
“The contact owns a 2013 audi a4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The communication contains the details of the water pump extended warranty. (AWA 19, Dec 2019)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new turbo warranty extension for 2013-2016 A4, 2013-2017 A5/Q5, and 2012-2015 A6 vehicles (AWA 21, Apr 2021)
- Repair program Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. (AWA 24, May 2024)
- Repair program Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates (Circular, Mar 2025)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
157 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: AWD, FWD
2013 A4 trims
| Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige | quattro Premium | quattro Premium Plus | quattro Prestige | Technik |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Audi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Audi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Steering (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 6 | Tires (2) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 11 | Electrical system (3) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 201–261 hp | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 7 | Unknown or other (3) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 201–261 hp | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 14 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–248 hp | AWD, FWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 173 | Electrical system (125) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–248 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 10 | Electrical system (3) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 190–252 hp manual available | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 59 | Unknown or other (20) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 190–252 hp manual available | AWD, FWD | 25–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 84 | Air bags (27) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220 hp manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 26 | Engine (8) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 49 | Engine (17) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 99 | Engine (31) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 157 | Steering (83) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 67 | Engine (29) | No |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 24–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 68 | Power train (29) | No |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 124 | Power train (51) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: A4 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 11 |
| 2021 | Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 127 |
| 2020 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 127 |
| 2020 | Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 157 |
| 2020 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 16 |
| 2019 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2018 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2018 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 82 |
| 2017 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 82 |
| 2017 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 26 |
| 2016 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 26 |
| 2016 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 44 |
| 2015 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 44 |
| 2015 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 29 |
| 2015 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 76 |
| 2014 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 76 |
| 2014 | Audi Allroad SW AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 17 |
| 2013 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 111 |
| 2013 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 111 |
| 2013 | Audi Allroad 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 33 |
| 2012 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 26 |
| 2012 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 26 |
| 2012 | Audi A4 Avant SW AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 45 |
| 2012 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 32 |
| 2011 | Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 32 |
| 2011 | Audi A4 Avant SW AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 42 |
| 2011 | Audi S4 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2011 | Audi S4 Avant SW AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2010 | Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 64 |
| 2010 | Audi A4 Avant Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 64 |
| 2010 | Audi S4 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 60 |
| 2010 | Audi S4 Avant Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 60 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A4 S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2024 | A4 S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2023 | A4 S-Line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | A4 S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2021 | A4 S line quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | A4 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2020 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | A4 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2019 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | A4 Ultra | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2018 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27 |
| 2017 | A4 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2017 | A4 Ultra | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2017 | A4 allroad quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | A4 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27 |
| 2016 | A4 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2015 | A4 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2014 | A4 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2013 | A4 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2013 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; FFV |
23–26 |
| 2012 | A4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2012 | A4 Avant quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2012 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2011 | A4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2011 | A4 Avant quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2011 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2010 | A4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2010 | A4 Avant quattro | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2010 | A4 quattro | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.