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2011 Audi A4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 32 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2011 Audi A4

The 2011 Audi A4 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
32
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Audi A4

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2011 Audi A4.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Audi A4

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
13
Unknown Or Other
4
Steering
4
Power Train
4
Electrical System
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Suspension
1
Air Bags
1
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Audi A4 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 64 complaints 2011 32 complaints 2012 26 complaints 2013 109 complaints 2014 75 complaints 2015 43 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Audi A4

Is the 2011 Audi A4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Audi A4 has no open recalls and 32 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A4 have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2011 Audi A4. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi A4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Audi A4 are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Audi A4 safe to buy?
The 2011 Audi A4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi A4 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi A4 are: 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.