Audi problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 4,478 safety complaints with NHTSA about Audi vehicles in our database, and Audi has issued 170 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 4,478
- Recalls
- 170
- Models
- 69
Audi models with the most complaints
- Q5 · worst year 2018764 complaints
- Q7 · worst year 2017748 complaints
- A4 · worst year 2020426 complaints
- A3 · worst year 2016326 complaints
- A6 · worst year 2019297 complaints
- Q3 · worst year 2020217 complaints
- A5 · worst year 2020194 complaints
- Q8 · worst year 2019185 complaints
- E-Tron · worst year 2019150 complaints
- A8 · worst year 2013123 complaints
- 94 complaints
- S5 · worst year 202085 complaints
- A7 · worst year 201979 complaints
- S6 · worst year 201379 complaints
- S3 · worst year 201571 complaints
All Audi models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2008–2026 | 764 | 32 | 2018 |
| Audi Q7 | 2007–2026 | 748 | 31 | 2017 |
| Audi A4 | 2005–2025 | 426 | 12 | 2020 |
| Audi A3 | 2005–2026 | 326 | 17 | 2016 |
| Audi A6 | 2005–2026 | 297 | 32 | 2019 |
| Audi Q3 | 2015–2026 | 217 | 19 | 2020 |
| Audi A5 | 2008–2026 | 194 | 19 | 2020 |
| Audi Q8 | 2019–2026 | 185 | 16 | 2019 |
| Audi E-Tron | 2019–2024 | 150 | 13 | 2019 |
| Audi A8 | 2006–2026 | 123 | 21 | 2013 |
| Audi SQ5 | 2014–2026 | 94 | 14 | — |
| Audi S5 | 2010–2026 | 85 | 14 | 2020 |
| Audi A7 | 2012–2025 | 79 | 24 | 2019 |
| Audi S6 | 2007–2025 | 79 | 17 | 2013 |
| Audi S3 | 2015–2024 | 71 | 12 | 2015 |
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015–2019 | 69 | 11 | 2015 |
| Audi Q5 E | 2020–2025 | 64 | 0 | 2021 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2013–2024 | 55 | 12 | 2020 |
| Audi S7 | 2013–2025 | 47 | 14 | — |
| Audi Q4 E-Tron | 2022–2026 | 46 | 7 | — |
| Audi S4 | 2005–2022 | 43 | 11 | — |
| Audi Q6 E-Tron | 2025–2027 | 34 | 3 | 2025 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022–2025 | 29 | 6 | — |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 2020–2026 | 23 | 9 | — |
| Audi S8 | 2007–2026 | 23 | 16 | — |
| Audi E-Tron GT | 2022–2026 | 21 | 15 | — |
| Audi E-Tron Sportback | 2020–2024 | 21 | 2 | — |
| Audi RS 3 | 2017–2026 | 20 | 7 | — |
| Audi SQ7 | 2020–2026 | 16 | 11 | — |
| Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback | 2022–2023 | 15 | 0 | — |
| Audi RS 7 | 2014–2026 | 13 | 16 | — |
| Audi SQ8 | 2020–2026 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 2022–2026 | 10 | 3 | — |
| Audi RS 5 | 2013–2023 | 8 | 10 | — |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2021–2026 | 8 | 14 | — |
| Audi Allroad | 2005–2020 | 7 | 3 | — |
| Audi RS E-Tron GT | 2022–2026 | 7 | 8 | — |
| Audi SQ6 E-Tron | 2025–2027 | 7 | 1 | — |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2020–2026 | 6 | 12 | — |
| Audi TT | 2008–2023 | 5 | 3 | — |
| Audi E-Tron Quattro | 2019–2023 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Audi RS5 | 2013–2015 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Audi A4 Avant | 2009–2011 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Audi A3 Etron | 2019–2020 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Audi A7 E | 2021–2022 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Audi R8 | 2015–2022 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Audi TT RS | 2013–2018 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Audi TTS | 2009–2013 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Audi A8 L E | 2021 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Audi S E-Tron GT | 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2016–2018 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2006–2009 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2010–2022 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Audi Q8 E-Tron | 2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Audi R8 GT Spyder | 2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Audi R8 Spyder | 2011–2018 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Audi RS 4 | 2007–2008 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2010–2023 | 0 | 11 | — |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Audi SQ8 E-Tron | 2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Audi TT Roadster | 2016–2018 | 0 | 3 | — |
Recent Audi recalls
Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology