Used Audi A4: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 180 complaints across these 5 years; the 2020 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2023
Most reported: electrical
8 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Fewest complaintsFew owner complaints
3 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: electrical
12 complaints4 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
122 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: electrical
35 complaints4 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the A4 from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 6 | 109 | 3 | 3 | 121 | |
| Transmission | 4 | 2 | 6 |
A4 generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Fifth generation
2016–2023
2020 update: Redesigned headlights and taillights; Altered body panels; New touchscreen for infotainment
Every A4 recall to confirm
11 recalls cover the A4years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 3 campaigns span more than one model year.
- 22V034000Wheels and tires2020, 2021
- 21V874000Seats2018, 2020
- 21V295000Suspension2020, 2021
- 22V806000Equipment2022
- 22V742000Backup camera2021
- 22V368000Engine2022
- 21V825000Backup camera2022
- 21V606000Seat belts2021
- 19V547000Airbags2018
- 18V836000Airbags2018
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- 17V675000Body and structure2018
