2018 Audi A4: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Audi A4 has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. Owners most often flag b8/b8.5 generation (2008-2016) 2.0t:*.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

51
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
19
structure
7
air bags
7
engine
6
fuel/propulsion system
6

Recalls affecting the 2018 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

structure:body:door:hinge and attachments

Campaign 17V675000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the doo

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V836000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possi

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V547000

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

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