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2011 Audi A4 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Audi A4 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Audi A4, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Audi A4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi A4, describing incidents dated May 15, 2019 to July 14, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 6 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11601913 · Filed July 14, 2024
Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board. Engine oil consumption is abnormal and if unnoticed leads to engine dying in the middle of the road which is dangerous and I’ve personally had this happen to me on multiple occasions. The engines…
ODI #11550773 · Filed October 19, 2023
As of yesterday 10/18/2023, the drivers seat belt would not connect, I forced it to connect, but the dash light indicator remains on. also, difficult to release. I'm concerned that in an accident the air bags won't deploy and worse I may be trapped in the vehicle. My mechanic told me that there were…
ODI #11528374 · Filed June 22, 2023
Vehicle has horrible oil consumption due to piston rings being defective upon manufacture. Vehicle will have slew of problems, including stopping in the middle of the street, risking the lives of everyone in the car. Audi Dealer knows of the problem with the model from this year (B8) and they refuse…

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi A4 as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

2011 Audi A4 4 DR FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 3, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

10% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2011 Audi A4 4 DR AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 3, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

10% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

10 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Audi A4.

Engine

ODI #11601913

Incident: July 14, 2024 · Filed: July 14, 2024

Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board. Engine oil consumption is abnormal and if unnoticed leads to engine dying in the middle of the road which is dangerous and I’ve personally had this happen to me on multiple occasions. The engines timing chain goes bad and causes the entire engine to need to be replaced which consumers have to pay for out of pocket. Damage from timing chain, rough idle, sluggish engine performance, rattling, engine failure. There are large amounts of consumers experiencing the exact same issues. Something needs to be done it’s not safe at all and Audi should be held responsible and liable to fix these issues. The engines are deteriorating at an abnormal and accelerated rate.

Seat Belts

ODI #11550773

Incident: October 18, 2023 · Filed: October 19, 2023

As of yesterday 10/18/2023, the drivers seat belt would not connect, I forced it to connect, but the dash light indicator remains on. also, difficult to release. I'm concerned that in an accident the air bags won't deploy and worse I may be trapped in the vehicle. My mechanic told me that there were recalls on these Audi's, however I can't find any and the dealer said there is no recall and that they would charge me $200 dollars just to inspect it.

Power Train; Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11528374

Incident: June 15, 2023 · Filed: June 22, 2023

Vehicle has horrible oil consumption due to piston rings being defective upon manufacture. Vehicle will have slew of problems, including stopping in the middle of the street, risking the lives of everyone in the car. Audi Dealer knows of the problem with the model from this year (B8) and they refuse to fix.

Service Brakes; Fuel/Propulsion System; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11407333

Incident: April 2, 2021 · Filed: April 9, 2021

ON MY CAR WHEN I'M DRIVING ANYWHERE AFTER I PUT MY CRUISE CONTROL ON IF I PRESS UP OR DOWN ON THE CRUISE CONTROL TO CHANGE THE SPEED THE CAR WILL EITHER BRAKE OR SPEED UP AND IT WON'T STOP UNTIL I HIT MY BRAKES HARD AND TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPLETELY OFF WHICH IS ALSO AN ISSUE BECAUSE MY BRAKES ARE GOING OUT EXTREMELY FAST LIKE I NEED A NEW PAIR EVERY 2-3 MONTHS AND THE CAR ALSO BURNS THROUGH OIL SO QUICKLY THAT I NEED TO ADD MORE WITHIN 2-3 DAYS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE WITH NO LEAKS AND IT'S BURNING MORE OIL THAN GAS WHICH IS CLOGGING UP MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER........ AND CAUSING MY EMISSIONS TO BE BAD.....

Engine

ODI #11376314

Incident: November 24, 2020 · Filed: November 25, 2020

APPARENTLY AUDI HAD. ARE ALL FOR THIS CAR BECAUSE OF A BAD CYLINDER STATE FORCED AUDI TO DO A RECALL ON THE CAR I JUST PAYED 7K FOR THIS CAR AND THE CYLINDER IS BAD AUDI DOESN'T WANNA HELP ME UNLESS I PAY BUT IT'S AN ISSUE STRAIGHT FROM AUDI WHICH IS NOT FAIR OF AUDI TO DO THAT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS EVEN IF I DIDN'T BUY THE CAR FROM AUDI IT IS STILL A PROBLEM FROM THEIR END EVEN THE GOVERNMENT FORCED THEM TO DO THE RECALL BUT THE TIME FRAME OF THE RECALL IS OVER NOW AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT I CAN DO DO I JUST LOSE 7K DOWN THE DRAIN

Power Train; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11330683

Incident: June 2, 2020 · Filed: June 24, 2020

PURCHASED CAR USED FROM AUDI OF NORTH PARK IN SAN ANTONIO, TX WITH APPROX 73K MILES ON IT. I HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR LESS THAN 2K MILES. THE CAR WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE IN REVERSE. I SEARCHED FORUMS AND SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Power Train

ODI #11329870

Incident: March 26, 2020 · Filed: June 21, 2020

VEHICLE HAS 73,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SEVERE JUDDERING. TRANSMISSION JERKS CONTINUALLY WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS, AND MAKES IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S. FIX IS $6000.00, MAKING CAR WORTHLESS.

Engine

ODI #11319791

Incident: November 20, 2019 · Filed: March 31, 2020

THE ENGINE BURNS TOO MUCH OIL FROM THE PISTOLS. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY LEAKS OUTSIDE THE ENGINE SO IT THEY TOLD ME IT BURNS THE OIL FROM INSIDE THE ENGINE. AND THEY CANT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Engine

ODI #11318175

Incident: May 15, 2019 · Filed: March 15, 2020

OIL CONSUMPTION REALLY HIGH. BURNING TOO MUCH OIL, CAUSING MY ENGINE TO RUN ON LOW OIL, AND RUINING THE ENGINE.

Suspension; Engine

ODI #11308140

Incident: January 1, 2020 · Filed: February 10, 2020

LEAKING OIL 4 CYLINDERS HAD OIL SITTING ON TOP OF PISTONS AND OIL WAS LEAKING DOWN CYLINDERS WALLS PASSES PISTONS RINGS NO GOOD AND DAMAGE ON CYLINDER WALLS

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