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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Audi-wide stats: Audi reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Audi F-150 might be solid while the AudiFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Audi Models (30)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Audi Rs 3
(2017–2025) high severity36 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 456
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Audi Allroad
(1998–2018) high severity122 complaintsCrash rate: 7.4%Severity: 220
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Audi A6
(1994–2026) high severity2,173 complaintsCrash rate: 4.2%Severity: 207
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Audi S4
(1992–2022)721 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 192
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Audi Tt
(2000–2016)418 complaintsCrash rate: 2.9%Severity: 186
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Audi A4
(1995–2024)3,620 complaintsCrash rate: 4.0%Severity: 168
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Audi Rs 7
(2014–2021)19 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 153
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Audi Rs Q8
(2021–2022)8 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 151
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Audi S6
(1995–2025)187 complaintsCrash rate: 1.6%Severity: 147
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Audi A8
(1996–2021)358 complaintsCrash rate: 3.1%Severity: 107
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Audi Rs 5
(2013–2021)15 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 99
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Audi S7
(2013–2021)86 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 97
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Audi Rs5
(2013–2015)9 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 89
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Audi A7
(2007–2021)211 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 83
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Audi Rs 6 Avant
(2021–2022)10 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 80
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Audi Q7
(2007–2025)1,344 complaintsCrash rate: 4.1%Severity: 71
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Audi A3
(2001–2025)928 complaintsCrash rate: 3.4%Severity: 69
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Audi S3
(2015–2024)122 complaintsCrash rate: 0.8%Severity: 62
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Audi S8
(2007–2021)53 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 59
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Audi E-Tron
(2019–2023)204 complaintsCrash rate: 5.9%Severity: 44
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Audi Q5
(2009–2025)1,732 complaintsCrash rate: 6.2%Severity: 42
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Audi Q8
(2019–2025)282 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 34
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Audi A5
(2008–2025)418 complaintsCrash rate: 3.1%Severity: 32
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Audi R8
(2008–2020)14 complaintsCrash rate: 7.1%Severity: 31
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Audi S5
(2008–2025)191 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 28
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Audi Sq5
(2013–2025)131 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 25
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Audi Sq7
(2020–2025)19 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 21
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Audi Tts
(2009–2013)3 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 17
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Audi Q3
(2008–2026)332 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 15
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Audi Sq8
(2021–2024)14 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 9
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Most Common Audi Problems
Components most reported across all Audi models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1,836 | 6.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,735 | 2.3% |
| ENGINE | 1,578 | 1.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 868 | 4.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 781 | 1.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 701 | 1.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 698 | 0.9% |
| STEERING | 556 | 4.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 400 | 17.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 332 | 13.0% |
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