2022 Audi A4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 11, the second-lowest of all 20 model years covered, and earns a Best verdict. It has 6 complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #18 of 20 A4 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Audi A4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine auto start/stop can engage before the vehicle fully stops, causing loss of forward momentum on inclines and a feeling similar to transmission slip.
- Engine can stall suddenly at highway speed without any warning light, in one case traced to a hole in the engine block.
- Airbag warning light and chime can activate when starting the vehicle with the front passenger seat occupied, without the airbag issue being resolved at the dealer.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 11 and ranks 18th out of 20 model years by problem frequency, earning a Best verdict relative to other A4 years.
- What problems does the 2022 Audi A4 have?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2022 A4, with Engine issues making up half of them, including stalling and unexpected auto start/stop behavior. Airbag warning lights and a collision-avoidance camera issue were also reported.
- Does the 2022 Audi A4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Audi A4: an infotainment main unit replacement, an engine control unit replacement for a semiconductor short-circuit risk, and an infotainment parameter update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the median mileage for engine failures in the 2022 Audi A4?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 51,155 miles for engine-related complaints in the 2022 Audi A4.
- How does the 2022 Audi A4 compare to other A4 years?
- With a complaint index of 11, the 2022 A4 ranks better than most other years; only 2011 and 2016, both also rated Best, have equal or lower complaint indexes of 5 and 16.