2015 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2015 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 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Carluver23, CC0.
Where the 2015 Audi A4 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2015 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2015 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
2015 Audi A4 safety ratings
2015 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.
Oil consumption is extremely high this vehicle burns way to much oil in short amount of time. Oil has to be added every 300 to 400 miles and there are no leaks present
Spark plug for damaged due to oil seeping into it. This could lead to overheating of engine or cylinders getting damaged potentially leading to vehicle malfunction when I drive. Audi inspected the part and recommended to reseal the top of the engine. There was a warning for check engine which led…
The vehicle has an oil consumption issue whereby I top off the oil in about every 400 miles. The dealership indicated that this is a known problem with Audi. The issue first started with warnings that engine is overheating and with further warnings that oil level is low
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