repaired · 2023 Q4
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2019 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi A4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-874 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi A4 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2019 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
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Audi A4 safety ratings
2019 Audi A4 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What A4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I was pulling into a parking spot, traveling at a low speed I naturally applied the brakes but the car accelerated instead jumping a concrete curb and hitting a wall. In that moment I realized I had no control of the vehicle. This sudden unintended acceleration was accompanied by a loss of…
Owner of 2019 A4 recently purchased from dealership after lease expired in Feb.2023. Currently with only 36,800 miles, took vehicle to inspect on Nov.24th and nothing but a front light replacement and suggestion of new tires in inspection video. The factory warranty due to expire the following…
I am filing a complaint concerning my recent experience with the Audi service department located in San Rafael, California. On May 24, 2021 I brought my 2019 Audi A4 in for service due to an error message stating, "Front parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be detected". I purchased the car…
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