2020 Audi A4: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Audi A4 has 278 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and back over prevention. Owners most often flag b8/b8.5 generation (2008-2016) 2.0t:*.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

278
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
198
back over prevention
98
forward collision avoidance
20
lane departure
13
suspension
4

Recalls affecting the 2020 A4

tires

Campaign 22V034000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,

suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Campaign 21V295000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5,

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