2017 Audi A4: common problems and reliability

Is 2017 a good year for the A4?

Across the 23 A4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2019) to 673 (2007). With 81 complaints, the 2017 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.

Where owners report problems

Recalls affecting the 2017 A4

What owners report on the 2016-2025 A4

Owners of the 2016-2025 Audi A4 express strong overall satisfaction, frequently praising the car’s reliability, comfortable and quiet cabin, good fuel economy (especially on the highway), and Quattro all-wheel drive. The 2016 model year is often singled out as

• Oil consumption (burning a quart every 1,000 miles or less): Frequency: recurrent. Multiple owners report oil consumption issues, with one owner needing an oil consumption test after finding multiple leaks.
• Timing chain replacement needed between 100,000-120,000 miles: Frequency: recurrent. Owners mention this as a known maintenance item costing around $4,000.
• MMI system glitching: Frequency: isolated. One owner of a 2019 A4 reported MMI glitches that required software updates.
• Temperature sensor failure: Frequency: isolated. One owner of a 2019 A4 reported an engine management light and fan running constantly due to a temperature sensor issue.
• Clutch failure on high-mileage examples: Frequency: isolated. One owner reported a clutch burning out on a 2016 A4 with 65,000 miles shortly after purchase.

Owner insights for the 2016-2025 A4. Read the full 2016-2025 owner report.

Typical used price

Used A4 listings typically run $10,061–$18,889 across 2006 to 2024 model years.

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