2014 Audi A4

▲ Better than typical
2014 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:31.368Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

Complaints
32
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 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 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 32 complaints 2014 32 2015: 19 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 57 complaints 2018: 45 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 128 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1997: 98 complaints 1997 1998: 258 complaints 1999: 190 complaints 1999 2000: 96 complaints 2001: 131 complaints 2001 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 210 complaints 2003 2004: 189 complaints 2005: 219 complaints 2005 2006: 295 complaints 2007: 196 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 120 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 32 complaints 2014 32 2015: 19 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 57 complaints 2017 2018: 45 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 128 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1997: 98 complaints 1997 1998: 258 complaints 1999: 190 complaints 1999 2000: 96 complaints 2001: 131 complaints 2001 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 210 complaints 2003 2004: 189 complaints 2005: 219 complaints 2005 2006: 295 complaints 2007: 196 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 120 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 32 complaints 2014 32 2015: 19 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 57 complaints 2017 2018: 45 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 128 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025

2014: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
199689
199798
1998258
1999190
200096
2001131
2002181
2003210
2004189
2005219
2006295
2007196
2008175
2009120
201064
201111
201219
201324
201432
201519
201611
201757
201845
201910
2020128
202111
20226
202310
20242
20251

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

41% · 13 reports
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I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

Also filed under Service brakes and visibility/wiper

Heating/ cooling system is not functioning correctly, continues to get warning meage from car heating/coolant warning, and engine coolant is leaking…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-04

Loss of power / Turning onto oncoming traffic there was severe hesitation. Which caused the car to not move onto oncoming traffic quick enough causing both oncoming vehicles to maneuver around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-13

Steering

28% · 9 reports
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I bought this 2014 Audi A4 used in 1/2019. The car seems to have major steering and suspension issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-16

Also filed under Suspension

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 3 reports
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Because of the odor of gasoline for several weeks, I had asked the dealer to investigate and what the reason was, if any.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-26

Electrical system

9% · 3 reports

Service brakes

6% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Audi A4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Audi A4 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 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.