2018 Audi A4
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
- 45
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 45 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
38% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly.
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SAFETY AND THEFT ISSUE!! The door lock actuators on two doors of vehicle. Front and back seat where children ride. The actuators failed to engage leaving it easy for anyone to open the door from the outside even when presumed locked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-19
Structure
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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Front of body rides too low to ground. Body damage occurred on left front fender from driving up a steep hill after making left turn onto road with the steep hill.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-03
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 6 reportsPower train
11% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The all-wheel-drive clutch in the vehicle had to be replaced. The symptoms were heavy vibrations or thumping when starting to drive forward from a stop with the wheels turned in either direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02
Engine
11% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-01-07Air bags, seats21V874000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2018 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V874000 · Air bags, seats
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- Is the 2018 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Audi A4 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A4 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.