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2011 Audi A4: common problems and reliability
· 2007-2016One of the better A4 years.
74 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 A4?The 2011 Audi A4 has 74 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag excessive oil consumption (1 quart per week reported).
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other A4 years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the A4?
Across the 28 A4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 673 (2007). With 74 complaints, the 2011 A4 sits below the model's median of 110.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners report on the 2007-2016 A4
Owners are sharply divided on this generation. Many praise the 2007 model as a fun, affordable entry into German luxury, with some reporting high mileage (200k+ miles) and continued satisfaction.
- Very frequentExcessive oil consumption (1 quart per week reported)
- Very frequentPiston ring failure requiring engine rebuild
- Very frequentCoil pack and spark plug failures (misfires)
- RecurrentCoolant warning light / cooling system issues (leaking crossover pipe, sensor problems)
- RecurrentCatalytic converter failure
Owner insights for the 2007-2016 A4. Read the full 2007-2016 owner report.
Typical used price
Used A4 listings typically run $12,444–$21,675 across 2007 to 2024 model years.
Other A4 model years
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