YearToAvoid

2014 Audi A4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2014 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 26, ranking 15th out of 20 model years, and earns a Good verdict. Engine and steering complaints lead reported issues, with no recalls filed for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
26/100
#15 of 20 A4 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
32
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
22 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Audi A4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine14 (44%)
  2. Steering9 (28%)
  3. Electrical System4 (13%)
  4. Fuel System4 (13%)
  5. Brakes2 (6%)
  6. Other2 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report steering that suddenly becomes very difficult to turn, alternating between loose and stiff.
  • Some describe the electronic rack and pinion steering making a rubbing noise shortly after front wheel bearings were replaced around 78,998 miles.
  • Owners report the steering wheel locking up or going stiff while driving, sometimes paired with an alternator warning at 64,000 miles.
  • Some report an oil consumption problem requiring a quart of oil every few hundred miles, worsening since new.
  • A fuel pump leak caused a gasoline odor for weeks before being replaced at 56,719 miles.
  • One owner reported water leaking through sunroof rails into electrical components including the back-up camera and radio at 85,000 miles.
2014 Audi A4 complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2019Aug 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Jul 2024Aug 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

2014 Audi A4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Audi A4 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,050
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other A4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best2119025
2013Good3724025
2014Good2632026
2015Good3219026
2016Best1611026

All Audi A4 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi A4 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 A4 a complaint index of 26 and a Good verdict, ranking 15th out of 20 model years for the A4. It has no recorded recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4?
Engine complaints make up 44% of reports, followed by steering at 28%. Electrical system and fuel system issues each account for 13%.
Does the 2014 Audi A4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Audi A4, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2014 Audi A4 problems typically show up?
Engine complaints show a median mileage of 82,000, steering issues at 79,499 miles, and fuel system complaints at 77,359.5 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.