1996-2025 Audi A4 Problems: 13 Issues Every Owner Should Know
1996-2025 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1996-2025 Audi A4 has 13 documented known issues, with 9 rated critical. The most serious are 2021-2022 A4 Rearview-Camera Software Recalls 91DZ / 91CR - VIN Check Required, 2022 A4 Infotainment Main-Unit Recall 91Ei - VIN Check Required, 2007-2013, 2015-2016 A4 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5, 1996-1997 A4 Ignition-Switch Recall 06V-403 (JS) - VIN Check Required, 2009-2011 A4 2.0T CAEB Oil-Consumption Procedure - TSB 2027731/7, 2009-2013 A4 Timing Chain/Tensioner Diagnosis - Warranty Key U35, 1997-2000 A4 Driver-Airbag Inflator Recall 69BT - NHTSA 20V056 / 22V471, 2005-2007 A4 2.0TFSI Cam-Follower / HPFP Diagnosis - TSB 2013147/12 and 2002-2006 A4 Factory-CVT Settlement History - Component-Specific Diagnosis. DIY maintenance guides at .