Federal complaints
87
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 87 of 87 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 70 of 87 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Steering
47 complaint records2 crash reports
"POWER STEERING GETS STIFF AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE ISSUE HAPPENS SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY TIME. IT'S BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
16 complaint records1 fire report
"TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE AT 114KM , CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO SKIPS A TOOTH OR TWO, RESULTS IN ENGINE DAMAGED TO THE HEAD VALVES AND ENTIRE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THIS COULD RESULTS IN FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS DURING DRIVING TO EVERYONE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Power train
9 complaint records
Owners filed 9 complaint records naming this system.
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V229000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. | Normally free |
| 17V622000 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 17V002000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 14V667000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018174 2018-04-11 | Electrical | 47,704 | On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. |
| 2017483 2017-10-06 | Electrical | 37,066 | On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. |
| 2017002 2017-01-04 | Engine | 47,704 | On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. |
| 2014477 2014-10-23 | Airbag | 15,116 | On certain vehicles, it is possible that the front airbags may not deploy in a crash as designed, due to an improper algorithm/coding within the airbag control module. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2070568_6 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2070568_5 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2070568_4 Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2056019_4 May 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. | |
| TSB_2077320_2 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2031473_6 Apr 2025 | Structure | This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash. | |
| TSB_2071893_2 Apr 2025 | Seats | This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers. | |
| Circular_19N8_20250328 Mar 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates |
| Dealer_19N8_20250328 Mar 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates |
| TSB_2077320_1 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts. | |
| TSB_2075530_2 Mar 2025 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. | |
| TSB_2041717_13 Mar 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2071185_2 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS devices. | |
| A6625162049680_3 Jan 2025 | Structure | This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted. | |
| A3725312074822_2 Jan 2025 | Suspension | This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported. | |
| A8724952041717_12 Dec 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when a GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of concern. | |
| A6624152046229_5 Dec 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling. | |
| A2724842074729_2 Dec 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| A4424092056386_10 Dec 2024 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information regarding wheel alignment. | |
| A0124482014753_13 Dec 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000. | |
| A9124872024323_11 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. | |
| A9124842018187_17 Nov 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. | |
| A0024992070568_3 Nov 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| A9324342074808_2 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. | |
| A9624072056019_3 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. | |
| A5724652022032_11 Oct 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. | |
| A1524532075530_1 Oct 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. | |
| CampTip_RNA_Audi Oct 2024 | Unknown Or Other | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available | |
| A2424632074810_2 Sep 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles. | |
| A8724892041717_11 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. | |
| A0024932002047_13 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC). | |
| A4424082074846_2 Sep 2024 | Steering | This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. | |
| A0024922031473_5 Sep 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender. | |
| A4524462072304_2 Sep 2024 | Electrical System | This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor. | |
| A4524492075120_1 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing. | |
| A4624592069078_2 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. | |
| A3924722059129_6 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there are noises and/or vibration in tight turns in vehicles with quattro drive. | |
| A0124342074976_1 Aug 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol. | |
| A9124432074929_1 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated. | |
| A9324042074808_1 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. | |
| A0024902074853_1 Aug 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled. | |
| A3724222074826_1 Aug 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints. | |
| A4424062074846_1 Aug 2024 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. | |
| A2424612074810_1 Jul 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles. | |
| A2724762074729_1 Jul 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode. | |
| A3724132074750_1 Jul 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover. | |
| A3724142074751_1 Jul 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover. | |
| A3724212074822_1 Jul 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft. | |
| A9124322018187_16 Jul 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system. | |
| A8224002041717_10 Jul 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements. | |
| A0024872002047_12 Jul 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). | |
| A9024082074436_1 Jun 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor. | |
| A9124252018187_15 Jun 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1 | |
| A9424822074347_1 Jun 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights. | |
| A9124162018187_14 Jun 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference. | |
| A5724432027368_5 May 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative. | |
| A9424812073332_3 May 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is noise while steering. | |
| A5724422025031_3 May 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative. | |
| A1124002073917_1 May 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support. | |
| A0024852021205_8 May 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels. |
Showing 60 of 854 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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