2017 Audi A4: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Audi A4 has 81 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine. Owners most often flag b8/b8.5 generation (2008-2016) 2.0t:*.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

81
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
26
engine
20
seats
11
electrical system
10
fuel/propulsion system
5

Recalls affecting the 2017 A4

seats

Campaign 21V874000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily dependent on diligent maintenance. The B9 generation (model years approximately 2017-2023) receives a generally positive to mixed assessment, with owners praising its refined driving dynamics, comfortab

  • B8/B8.5 Generation (2008-2016) 2.0T:*
  • Excessive oil consumption – very frequent.
  • Timing chain tensioner/guide failure leading to catastrophic engine damage – very frequent.
  • Water pump and thermostat housing failure – very frequent.
  • High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) cam follower wear – recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A4.

Typical used price

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

Other A4 model years

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