2011 Audi A4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 0
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 42

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2011 Audi A4

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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Owner complaints by component42

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

42Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Engine	23	55	1
Power train	7	17	0
Unknown or other	6	14	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	14	0
Steering	4	10	0
Electrical system	3	7	1
Suspension	2	5	0
Exterior lighting	2	5	0
Air bags	2	5	0
Structure	1	2	1
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0
Seat belts	1	2	0
Service brakes	1	2	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A4, A4 Avant.

Latest reports

Engine
“Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board.”
Filed 07/14/2024 · ODI 11601913
Seat belts
“As of yesterday 10/18/2023, the drivers seat belt would not connect, I forced it to connect, but the dash light indicator remains on. also, difficult to release.”
Filed 10/19/2023 · ODI 11550773
Power train
“Vehicle has horrible oil consumption due to piston rings being defective upon manufacture. Vehicle will have slew of problems, including stopping in the middle of the street, risking the lives of everyone in the car.”
Filed 06/22/2023 · ODI 11528374

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2011 Audi A4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A4 have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Audi A4. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Audi A4?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Audi A4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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