2022 Audi A4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
14/100
#13 most-complained of 15 A4 years
The 2022 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 14, the lowest (best) of any A4 model year, with only 6 NHTSA complaints and no crashes, fires, or injuries. It ranks 13th worst out of 15 model years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other A4 years, despite carrying 3 recalls.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32.5 hwy
Top 2022 Audi A4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (67%)
- Engine3 (50%)
- Airbags1 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
What owners report
- Engine auto start/stop can shut off the engine before the vehicle fully stops, sometimes on inclines, causing the car to roll backward.
- Owners report the automatic transmission feels like it's slipping shortly after purchase.
- At a median mileage of 51,155 miles, the engine has stalled at highway speed and failed to restart, in one case traced to a hole in the engine block.
- At 32,400 miles, the airbag warning light and chime activated with a front passenger seated, without the airbag being repaired.
2022 Audi A4 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
- NHTSA 22V368000May 23, 2022Engine72 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.
- NHTSA 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,857 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
2022 Audi A4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,850
- 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.
2022 compared with other A4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi A4 reliable?
- Compared to other A4 model years, the 2022 A4 ranks well, with a complaint index of 14 versus a high of 100 for the 2020 model year. It ranks 13th worst out of 15 years tracked, making it one of the better years.
- What problems does the 2022 Audi A4 have?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2022 A4, with the top problem area being the engine, accounting for 3 of the 6 complaints (50%). Airbags, collision avoidance/cameras, and transmission/powertrain each account for 1 complaint.
- Does the 2022 Audi A4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 A4: one for an infotainment main unit replacement, one for an engine control unit that could short-circuit and stall the engine, and one for an infotainment parameter update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Audi A4 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index data, the 2020 A4 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2010 at 93, 2017 at 86, and 2018 at 79, all marked "Avoid." The 2022 A4, with an index of 14, is one of the better years.