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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.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.3× usual, mostly engine and steering Extended coverage
85 serious complaints of 99, the most about engine (31) and steering (30); per car on the road, 1.3× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“This is my second time contacting you in reg. this vehicle, it was previously in the shop for the same repairs the engine was replaced and the coolant system was fixed, now it has been about two mo and again it is having issues with the coolant system and now transmission issues, I also just found out that this vehicle was in a accident in 2014, in which I…”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2022
“"audi steering problem" at highway speeds the steering becomes stiff when changing lanes and it does not respond to going back to the center of lane right away it gives resistance it wants to keep going on to the last direction the steering was going it has gradually gotten worst even on city streets normal driving I could feel resistance the steering…”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Nov 2017
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.
99 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 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
2014 A4 trims
| Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige | quattro Premium | quattro Premium Plus | quattro Prestige | Premium Plus quattro | Premium quattro | Prestige quattro | 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.