NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Audi A4 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Audi A4 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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 2012 Audi A4, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Audi A4 owner complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A4, describing incidents dated September 1, 2018 to January 11, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 13 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11712256 · Filed
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Audi A4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 90,512 and at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 175,000.
ODI #11617631 · Filed
There is a recall for the year after this when many Audi owners of this model have the same issue per the Audi forums. We have the coolant leaking issue as well and it should have been included in the recall
ODI #11531710 · Filed
1) Turbo, not because I'm looking to replace it 2) the car could stall when merging into highway or passing on the left lane 3) Yes 4) No 5) Yes, Check Engine Light came on afterward Check engine light came on after I tried to merge into a lane, while I was stepping on the gas peddle hard there was…
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