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

Avg mileage:118,750 mi
#23 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:113,000 mi
#32 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi A4.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE13118,750 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3113,000 mi
POWER TRAIN280,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES2116,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11120,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1175,000 mi
STEERING1138,000 mi

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