How common are engine complaints for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant?

NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, which makes up 56% of all 32 complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.

What is the most common engine complaint?

Excessive oil consumption is the most frequently described issue, with several owners reporting they had to add oil between changes.

Were there any fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?

NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes among the engine complaints for this model year.

2011 Audi A4 Avant Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, 56% of all 32 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 60,000 miles, and one complaint involved a fire. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 18; 56% of 32
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Excessive oil consumption reported repeatedly, with some owners adding a quart every 500 to 900 miles despite regular oil changes.
Engine stalling or sudden loss of power while driving, in some cases with the oil warning light illuminated just before the stall.
Camshaft position sensor circuit faults linked to loss of engine power and power steering while driving.
Timing belt tensioner failure reported around 76,100 miles, described as causing major internal engine damage.
A fire that started under the hood after the air conditioner was used, occurring while the vehicle was parked.
Check engine light staying on continuously alongside ongoing oil consumption complaints.

When 2011 Audi A4 Avant engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2013, latest Dec 22, 2021.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Dec 2021; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by A4 Avant model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201118 (56%)
201217 (65%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant?: NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, which makes up 56% of all 32 complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint?: Excessive oil consumption is the most frequently described issue, with several owners reporting they had to add oil between changes.
Were there any fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?: NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes among the engine complaints for this model year.