2015 Audi A4
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.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2015: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
10 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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Oil consumption is extremely high this vehicle burns way to much oil in short amount of time. Oil has to be added every 300 to 400 miles and there are no leaks…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
The vehicle has an oil consumption issue whereby I top off the oil in about every 400 miles. The dealership indicated that this is a known problem with Audi.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-18
No 3 cylinder piston ring failure .Loss of compression.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-05
Electrical system
3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The battery failed/malfunctioned and was leaking hydrogen sulfide gas into my car slowly for a long period of time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-09
Exterior lighting
2 of 19 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Structure
1 of 19 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 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 2015 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 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.