Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
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 75 of 75 complaints with a usable failure date.
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.
Electrical system
45 complaint records3 crash reports
"Battery light on dash red and yellow abs light on.. multi Electric faults. On my massage board and car died on the road...."- 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 electrical system parts in the directory →
Driver assistance
21 complaint records1 crash report
"Battery light on dash red and yellow abs light on.. multi Electric faults. On my massage board and car died on the road...."- 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 driver assistance parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
20 complaint records
"waterpump is leaking- known issue that is currently being investigated for class action lawsuit. My car is now out of warranty...."- 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 →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. | Normally free |
| 25V201000 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 22V742000 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet,... | Normally free |
| 22V516000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. | Normally free |
| 22V034000 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8,... | Normally free |
| 21V606000 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback... | Normally free |
| 21V295000 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad,... | Normally free |
| 21V078000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the... | Normally free |
Show 1 more recall campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V749000 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025713 2025-12-19 | Visual System | 30,276 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. |
| 2025167 2025-03-31 | Lights And Instruments | 3,905 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument cluster (virtual cockpit) could cause it to shut down. |
| 2022565 2022-10-05 | Visual System | 19,006 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. |
| 2022384 2022-07-20 | Fuel System | 6,100 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module inside the fuel tank could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. |
| 2022022 2022-01-26 | Suspension | 4,361 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. |
Show 3 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021486 2021-08-04 | Seats And Restraints | 7,198 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat. |
| 2021249 2021-04-26 | Suspension | 5,396 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability. |
| 2021067 2021-02-17 | Airbag | 2,314 | Issue: Certain vehicles do not meet a performance requirement of Canadian regulations for crash protection. In particular, the vehicles do not meet the minimum testing requirements for an out of position 6-year old child located on the... |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA 24-04 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. |
| AWA 25-07 Jun 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | For applicable vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to repair the Virtual Cockpit by an authorized Audi dealer for a period of 15 years or 125,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s original in-service date. |
| TSB_2052680_2 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer. | |
| TSB_2083409_1 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded. | |
| TSB_2063336_5 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2083385_1 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound. | |
| TSB_2020552_15 Sep 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning. | |
| TSB_2074846_5 Sep 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. | |
| TSB_2068573_6 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message. | |
| TSB_2078648_4 Sep 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel. | |
| TSB_2030471_9 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped. | |
| TSB_2054202_8 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems. | |
| TSB_2058077_11 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement. | |
| TSB_2074059_4 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist. | |
| TSB_2073860_2 Sep 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim. | |
| TSB_2081030_4 Sep 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. | |
| TSB_2051095_12 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones. | |
| TSB_2068999_5 Sep 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2079214_4 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate. | |
| TSB_2082976_2 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. | |
| TSB_2069331_8 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. | |
| TSB_2074436_3 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. | |
| SM 34-2026 Aug 2026 | Engine | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. | |
| TSB_2063528_5 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior. | |
| TSB_2063546_5 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering. | |
| TSB_2064535_4 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel clicks when it is adjusted vertically. | |
| TSB_2064681_6 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working. | |
| TSB_2067132_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. | |
| TSB_2068999_4 Aug 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2069078_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2069904_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. | |
| TSB_2074843_3 Aug 2026 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance. | |
| TSB_2079696_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the vehicle interior. | |
| TSB_2076945_2 Aug 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. | |
| TSB_2081030_3 Aug 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. | |
| TSB_2072304_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_20741717_15 Aug 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2075120_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. | |
| TSB_2079732_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2082977_1 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when the airbag warning lamp is active, event memory "B200000 - Faulty control module, symptom 305". | |
| TSB_2082976_1 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. | |
| TSB_2078648_3 Aug 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2082846_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. | |
| TSB_2081573_4 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2078648_2 Jul 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2073282_1 Jul 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. | |
| TSB_2073747_4 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. | |
| TSB_2076397_3 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when various driver assistance systems are unavailable. | |
| TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2076404_8 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR. | |
| TSB_2074640_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. | |
| TSB_2074729_3 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| TSB_2059335_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. | |
| TSB_2065960_6 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen. | |
| TSB_2069331_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. | |
| TSB_2064983_15 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit. | |
| TSB_2082366_1 Jun 2026 | Structure | This bulleti provides informaiton when there is a booming noise or a wind noise from the vehicle underbody. | |
| TSB_2067804_6 Jun 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides information when DTC C129700 is logged in diagnostic address 00D4 and/or 00D5. | |
| TSB_2082323_1 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. | |
| TSB_2052680_6 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. |
Showing 60 of 1233 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.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- 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.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 9 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 the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 3 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- 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
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