Audi A4 Avant Problems by Year

We compared every Audi A4 Avant model year from 2011–2012 using 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No A4 Avant year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
58complaints
0recalls
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Complaints by model year

201120123226
Owner complaints per model year, Audi A4 Avant. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201226——EngineLimited data
201132——EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median A4 Avant year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi A4 Avant problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    3560%
  • Other / not specified
    1017%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2011
    712%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    610%
  • Steeringworst: 2011
    610%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2012
    59%
  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    35%
  • Lightsworst: 2011
    23%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2011
    23%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2011
    12%
  • Suspensionworst: 2011
    12%
  • Body & structureworst: 2011
    12%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2012
    12%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2012
    12%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi A4 Avant should you avoid?

None of the Audi A4 Avant years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Audi A4 Avant problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (35), fuel & propulsion system (7) and transmission & drivetrain (6). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi A4 Avant had?

0 recalls across 2011–2012.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.