2011 Audi A4
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2011: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 258 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 210 |
| 2004 | 189 |
| 2005 | 219 |
| 2006 | 295 |
| 2007 | 196 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
7 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-14
So there have already been recalls on some audis for oil consumption. I have a 2011 Audi A4 quattro and it goes through oil like crazy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-24
Oil consumption really high. Burning too much oil, causing my engine to run on low oil, and ruining the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-15
Power train
3 of 11 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.
Service brakes
1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 Audi A4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A4 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.