2012 Audi A4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Audi A4. Part of Generation 4 (B8) — 2009–2016.

20112013
Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Audi A4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:118,750 mi
#23 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi A4.

Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,750
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2012 Audi A4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Audi A4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Audi A4 has 23 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Audi A4?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 118,750 mi); Fuel System (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Audi A4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 118,750 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Audi A4 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Audi A4 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Audi A4?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi A4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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