The 2012 Audi A4 has 71 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag excessive oil consumption (2.0t engine): frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 23 A4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2019) to 673 (2007). With 71 complaints, the 2012 A4 sits belowthe model's median of 109.
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.
Owners are sharply divided on this generation. Many praise the driving experience, Quattro all-wheel-drive capability in winter, and the 3.2 V6 engine's durability. However, a very strong contingent describes the 2009-2016 A4 as a money pit plagued by oil cons
Owner insights for the 2009-2016 A4. Read the full 2009-2016 owner report.
Used A4 listings typically run $10,061–$18,889 across 2006 to 2024 model years.
Compare every A4 year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.