Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Audi A4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Audi A4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Audi A4 is rated as average due to moderate engine and airbag issues, as evident from complaint data. While not extreme, these problems underpin its reliability. The recall related to the seats further influences the rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 10,000 miles
- brake fluid change every 2 years
- replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
- timing belt inspection by 80,000 miles
- coolant flush every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or rough idling
- airbag warning light illuminated
- frequent battery or electrical faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Audi A4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.