2014 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2014 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 August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Nic Redhead, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Where the 2014 Audi A4 has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2014 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2014 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
2014 Audi A4 safety ratings
2014 Audi A4 4 DR FWD 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What A4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership…
The timing chain and tensioner in my 2014 Audi A4 Quattro (VIN: [XXX] ) failed without warning, causing the engine to suddenly stall and become inoperable while in motion. This presented a serious safety hazard. Although my vehicle is slightly outside the settlement mileage and time limit, timing…
Hi My name is [XXX] and I have an 2014 Audi A4 that has been consuming to much oil ever since I bought it. I see the vehicles contained defective pistons that caused excessive oil consumption. Can you please help with this ? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
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