How common are camera and collision-warning complaints on the 2020 Audi A4?

NHTSA lists 47 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 A4, which is 37% of all 127 complaints filed for that model year — the largest single problem area.

Is the 2020 Audi A4 camera issue worse than other A4 years?

Yes. The 37% share for 2020 is much higher than nearby years like 2018 (14%), 2019 (20%), and 2021 (18%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Audi A4 backup camera or MMI system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this issue on the 2020 A4.

Did the camera or infotainment reboot issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported in connection with these complaints.

2020 Audi A4 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Audi A4, making up 37% of all 127 complaints filed for the year. That share is far higher than any other A4 model year in the data. No related recalls are listed.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 47; 37% of 127
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the MMI infotainment system randomly reboots while driving, sometimes as often as 5-6 times per trip, disabling the backup camera and parking sensors during each reboot.
Several report the rear-view camera and parking collision warning system going black specifically while reversing or backing out of a parking spot, with one owner reporting a near-miss with a pedestrian.
Multiple complaints describe the collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert systems shutting off at the same time as the screen freezes or reboots, sometimes lasting several minutes before recovering.
Some owners report the issue occurs on a repeating cycle, roughly every 5 to 15 minutes, affecting navigation, radio, and CarPlay along with the safety camera features.
A few owners state dealers attempted software updates or blamed phone software, but the rebooting and camera dropout continued after the repairs.

When 2020 Audi A4 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2025, latest Jul 26, 2025.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2025 (27).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Audi A4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by A4 model year

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

20101 (2%)
20111 (9%)
20120 (0%)
20131 (4%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (5%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)
20186 (14%)
20192 (20%)
202047 (37%)
20212 (18%)
20221 (17%)
20232 (20%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are camera and collision-warning complaints on the 2020 Audi A4?: NHTSA lists 47 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 A4, which is 37% of all 127 complaints filed for that model year — the largest single problem area.
Is the 2020 Audi A4 camera issue worse than other A4 years?: Yes. The 37% share for 2020 is much higher than nearby years like 2018 (14%), 2019 (20%), and 2021 (18%), based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Audi A4 backup camera or MMI system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this issue on the 2020 A4.
Did the camera or infotainment reboot issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported in connection with these complaints.