MYRModel Year Report

2014 Audi A4

▲ Better than typical
2014 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:31:51.791Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 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 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 31 complaints 2014 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
2014: 31 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

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20240304

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, 20231113

STEERING 29%

29% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20200116

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20191126

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 1998 ◆ 2005

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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 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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