MYRModel Year Report

2012 Audi A4

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2012 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:37:08.492Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1997: 98 complaints 1998: 258 complaints 1999: 190 complaints 1999 2000: 96 complaints 2001: 131 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 210 complaints 2003 2004: 189 complaints 2005: 219 complaints 2006: 295 complaints 2007: 196 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 120 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 31 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 44 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 124 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 9 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2012: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199689
199798
1998258
1999190
200096
2001131
2002181
2003210
2004189
2005219
2006295
2007196
2008175
2009120
201064
201111
201219
201324
201431
201518
201611
201754
201844
201910
2020124
202111
20226
20239
20242

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

13 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

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There is a recall for the year after this when many Audi owners of this model have the same issue per the Audi forums. We have the coolant leaking issue as well and it should have been included in the recall

NHTSA ODI report, 20241002

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 19 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE AND PRODUCING A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE CAR. THE ISSUE IS VERY SIMILAR TO NTHSA CAMPAIGN 16V660.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191120

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 19 total reports mention: power train.

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AS I ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO AROUND 2K RPM, CAR JERKS RAPIDLY AND THEN CONTINUES TO FIX ITSELF TO BE SMOOTH. EVEN ON 55MPH SPEED AND I DECIDE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR DOWN QUITE A BIT, THE CAR JERKS AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191215

STEERING

1 of 19 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 1998 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2012 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 2012 Audi A4?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi A4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.