Audi A4
2016–2020 only
2016–2020 Audi A4 models have 345 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Infotainment, screen and software.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi A4 report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 40,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 28,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 53,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Onset mileage not consistently reported. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 1,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 50,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Audi A4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.