2011 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2011 Audi A4, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2011 Audi A4 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other A4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2011 Audi A4 safety ratings
2011 Audi A4 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What A4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board. Engine oil consumption is abnormal and if unnoticed leads to engine dying in the middle of the road which is dangerous and I’ve personally had this happen to me on multiple occasions. The engines…
So there have already been recalls on some audis for oil consumption. I have a 2011 Audi A4 quattro and it goes through oil like crazy. It's ridiculous I believe it's because of faulty piston rings which led to faulty head gasket witch leads to the spark plugs, and coils.
Vehicle has horrible oil consumption due to piston rings being defective upon manufacture. Vehicle will have slew of problems, including stopping in the middle of the street, risking the lives of everyone in the car. Audi Dealer knows of the problem with the model from this year (B8) and they…
Own a 2011 A4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.