2023 Audi A4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 47, ranking 11th out of 20 model years, and carries a Good verdict with no recalls. Owners reported 10 complaints, mostly involving the engine and electrical system, with a median failure mileage of 30,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 47/100
- #11 of 20 A4 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 24 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Audi A4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (40%)
- Electrical System3 (30%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
- Airbags1 (10%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine reportedly stalls suddenly in traffic with an "Audi Pressure Sensor" warning displayed.
- Some owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shutting down electronically while driving on the highway.
- Audi Pre Sense has been reported to apply sudden emergency braking with no hazard present, especially during left turns.
- Doors have been reported to lock automatically once the car exceeds about 10 mph, which some owners find concerning.
- A tire tread reportedly separated while driving on the highway, related to a tire recall affecting some 2021-and-newer A4/A5 models.
- Airbag warning lights have illuminated shortly after purchase, with owners unable to get immediate service.
2023 Audi A4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Audi A4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,900
- 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.
2023 compared with other A4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 47 and a Good verdict, ranking 11th out of 20 model years for the A4. It has zero recalls on file.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A4?
- NHTSA complaints point to the engine as the top problem area, with 4 of 10 complaints, followed by the electrical system with 3 complaints and collision avoidance/camera issues with 2 complaints.
- Does the 2023 Audi A4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Audi A4.
- At what mileage do 2023 Audi A4 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 30,000 miles for the 2023 Audi A4.
- How does the 2023 Audi A4 compare to other A4 years?
- The 2023 A4 ranks 11th worst out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 47, well below the worst year, 2006, which scored 100.