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2014 Audi A4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

36/100

#10 most-complained of 15 A4 years

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

The 2014 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 36, ranking 10th worst out of 15 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA logged 32 complaints, no recalls, no crashes, and no fires for this year.

Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
22 city / 31 hwy

Top 2014 Audi A4 problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Steering can suddenly become very difficult to turn, alternating between loose and stiff while driving.
  • Some owners report the electronic rack and pinion steering rubbing shortly after front wheel bearing replacement.
  • An alternator failure warning has appeared alongside a stiff steering wheel and near-complete loss of power while driving.
  • A fuel odor was traced to a leaking fuel pump that owners said could let gasoline reach the exhaust manifold.
  • Owners describe an oil consumption issue that required frequent oil top-offs.
  • Water intrusion through sunroof rails has damaged electrical components including the back-up camera and sound system.
2014 Audi A4 complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2019Aug 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Jul 2024Aug 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2020 (4).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good2919025
2013Caution5724025
2014Good3632026
2015Good4319026
2016Best2111026

All Audi A4 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi A4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 A4 has a complaint index of 36 and ranks 10th worst among 15 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other A4 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4?
NHTSA complaints point to the Engine (44% of complaints) and Steering (28%) as the top problem areas, followed by Electrical System and Fuel System issues.
Does the 2014 Audi A4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Audi A4.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Audi A4?
EPA rates the 2014 A4 at 26 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.
How does the 2014 Audi A4 compare to other years?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 36 is better than 2010 (93), 2017 (86), 2018 (79), and 2020 (100), all rated Avoid, though not as low as 2011, 2016, or 2022, which rank Best.

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.