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2011 Audi A4 / S4 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 309 repairs.
2011 Audi A4 / S4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 185 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201330000 mi | Stage 1 fix for oil consumption (1 quart per 2000 miles). Replaced PCV and crank seals. Updated ECU. | ||
| Nov 201335000 mi | Transmission software update for jerkiness in stop and go traffic. Rear window washer nozzle clogged. | ||
| Jun 201441000 mi | Transmission shifting hard at random times. Dealer performed a transmission adaptation (no mechanical repairs). | ||
| Jul 201778000 miUS $150 | Stage 2 fix for oil consumption (1 quart per 900 miles). Replaced pistons. | ||
| Jul 2021104000 miUS $300 | Replaced fuel injectors due to misfiring. | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201481300 miUS $85 | Leaking air valve. Replaced | ||
| Sep 201492000 mi | High oil consumption led to replacement of pistons | ||
| Jun 2016112000 miUS $200 | Coil packs needed replaced | ||
| Feb 2017124000 miUS $2500 | Timing chain stretched, tensioner failed, pistons hit valves | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Feb 201555900 miUS $1500 | Two blown shocks, needed to replace all four | ||
| Nov 201561000 miUS $85 | Failed coilpack | ||
| Jul 201664300 miUS $85 | Failing coilpack causing misfires under acceleration. Coilpack replaced. | ||
| Sep 201666000 miUS $35 | Failed coilpack | ||
| Sep 201771500 miUS $450 | Leaking PCV valve; replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2024 | |||
| Mar 201215000 mi | Air conditioning had very bad "dirty socks" smell due to mold / midew growth during winter season. | ||
| Mar 201445000 miUS $25 | Sun roof would open but chattered when closing and at times would not close. This has been a repetitive problem. Musty, moldy smell from AC. Sprayed Lysol into AC air intake and replaced cabin AC filter. Seems to be a yearly springtime ritual. | ||
| Dec 201773000 mi | Oil consumption test started on 21 Dec 2017. | ||
| Mar 201877000 miUS $400 | Failed oil consumption - rebuild bottom end of engine - pistons, bearings, rings, timeing chain and chain tensioner - In addition new plugs and coil packs, | ||
| Apr 201877000 miUS $1005 | Left front wheel bearing failure, aligned all four wheels and calibrated backup camera | ||
| May 202198000 miUS $800 | New Brakes and Rotors Front and Rear | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20111000 miUS $500 | Parking lot rash from another car--dealer repaired/repainted, then installed clear bra as planned. | ||
| Jun 201315000 mi | Audio system had surge, then intermittently lost turn signal audio cue. Dealer found no faults on diagnostics or overnight. No recurrence. | ||
| Sep 201637000 mi | Crankcase breather/vent valve and crank seal replaced under warranty for oil consumption recall/testing program. Car undergoing oil consumption test. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 20115000 mi | problem with software for backup cam; TSB exists, but no fix yet; dealer will notify when fix is found. | ||
| Mar 201211000 mi | Malfunctioning backup camera, but only happens once every 2-4 weeks. | ||
| Nov 201329000 mi | Backup camera failure. Camera unit and cables replaced. | ||
| Sep 201440000 mi | CEL came on. Replaced leaking PCV valve. | ||
| Feb 201543000 mi | Backup cam not working. Replaced cam and data cable. | ||
| May 201765000 miUS $1300 | Replaced engine mounts | ||
| Dec 201773000 miUS $622 | MAF replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jun 201624000 mi | Excess oil consumption problem due to high crank case pressure, new pistons, rings and all other items associated with the oil consumption AoA recall were replaced. In addition dealership replaced the timing belt and tensioner no charge. | ||
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 20113100 mi | Transmission shifting roughly in 1st and 2nd gear both upshifting and downshifting. Dealer performed software upgrade for the problem. It is now definitely better, but not as smooth as I would like. | ||
| Audi A4 in Kansas, United States May 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 20115000 mi | Sunroof squeaked upon closing. Dealer adjusted to stop squeak. | ||
| Nov 20116000 mi | Seatbelt latch button on seatbelt fell off. It was replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 20115000 mi | rear passenger door lock is not working. dealership ordered replacement lock assembly and i will be bringing car back in a week or so to have it installed. driver side front window didn't always go all the way up, it would stop mid way as if anti-pinch system detected something in the way. window motor was taken out re-calibrated and then reinstalled. replacement lock assembly has been installed and everything is working properly. replacement lock assembly has been installed and everything is working properly. | ||
| Audi A4 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 201219000 mi | The car randomly stuttered then the engine would turn itself off. After several days of doing this eventually would not start at all. Replaced fuel control solenoid. | ||
| Mar 201442000 mi | The coil packs on each cylinder were replaced. The car was idling very rough, EPC and engine light came on while driving. | ||
| Jun 201443000 mi | There was a creaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle anytime there was any weight in the trunk or rear seats. The found a loose exhaust mount and lubricated the bushing in the rear suspension. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201110000 mi | Driver side heated seat not working. Dealer replaced the part. | ||
| Audi A4 in Arkansas, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Dec 2014101000 miUS $550 | Oil consumption issue, replaced PCV valve and front crankshaft seal | ||
| Mar 2015103000 mi | Excessive Oil Consumption due to improper clearances. Replaced the pistons and piston rings. | ||
| Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201532900 miUS $100 | Center brake light module malfunction error. Needed replacement. | ||
| Jun 201535000 miUS $309 | Faulted power supply relay (J329). Car stopped running and would not start. Dealer took 3 hours to diagnose. | ||
| Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201667340 miC $1065 | both front wheel bearings replaced | ||
| Dec 201678120 mi | Previous bearing wore out and leaked grease. Replaced under warrenty | ||
| Apr 201810807 miC $1021 | replaced rear shocks | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201777000 miUS $700 | Replace Front wheel bearing | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201833000 miUS $100 | Replace turbo | ||
| Sep 201835000 miUS $1350 | Replaced all brakes and Rotors. Frond and rear | ||
| Audi A4 in Kansas, United States Apr 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
| May 201888000 mi | Headlight level sensor was broken, HID headlights pointed straight down while driving; Replaced sensor and headlights worked fine | ||
| Jun 201890000 miUS $150 | AC blower motor died and was replaced Turbo was giving underboost and overboost codes; had classic loose wastegate issue; turbo was replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201457000 miUS $1005 | Oil pan drain plug replaced Had been stripped out.Just bought the car nobody would admit to causing the problem The audi dealership did the last service that showed up on car fax but said they didn't do damage the place I bought said i dont know | ||
| Jul 201566000 miUS $332 | Center brake light replaced , and oil change . | ||
| Feb 201669000 mi | Crankshaft pulley changed to fix oil consumption issue | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States May 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201537000 mi | High oil consumption test part 1. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 20146000 mi | battery repaced, under warranty. Only 3 years old | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Aug 201114000 mi | Back-up camera would occasionally malfunction but dealer ordered replacement camera and installed it under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201455000 miUS $90 | Oil separator pump was bad (too strong), caused air leakage through rear main engine seal. Oil separator pump replaced. | ||
| Apr 201563000 mi | Car consumes 1 quart of oil in about 1700 miles. Still in the testing phase. But the manager said Audi will likely be replacing the pistons and rings. | ||
| May 201563000 mi | If I had continued with the test they say it would have been enough to cover the piston and ring replacement, but I did trade it before completing the test. | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201694000 mi | Just after 80,000 miles, my A4 began burning oil excessively. This was because of the known oil burning issue covered under the class action lawsuit up to 80,000 miles. Audi USA refused to assist in the repair - estimated at $7,000. | ||
| Apr 2017103000 miUS $9000 | My 2011 Audi A4 continues to burn oil at an alarming rate. Currently the reading will go from max to min within just over 1,000 miles. The issue became severe and was first looked at just over the 80,000 mile class action lawsuit warranty repair period. Audi USA refused to offer any assistance for what is clearly a manufacturing defect. I was quoted between 6k-9k to repair the issue myself, which means my car is totaled by this Audi manufacturing issue. | ||
| Nov 2017112000 mi | Engine stalled twice while driving. Had it towed to the dealership where they determined it was a failing fuel pump. While it was in the shop, I also had regular maintenance performed. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201248300 mi | The rear door seals became unglued. This had previously happened (and was re-glued) @ 1000 miles. This time, the dealer decided to replace the door seals at no cost. | ||
| Jun 201565000 miUS $1000 | Oil seal was leaking | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201112000 mi | Sunroof failed to close. Fix sunroof. | ||
| Jun 201118000 mi | One of the doors on the heating/AC system flaps and makes a loud thud noise every time you break the car to a stop or accelerate. | ||
| Jul 201118100 mi | HVAC control unit replaced, HVAC hose replaced. HVAC unit was causing noise. Over $5,000 of cost covered by Audi. car radio replaced as defective HVAC control unit replaced, HVAC hose replaced, and car radio replaced as defective. HVAC unit was causing noise. Over $5,000 of cost covered by Audi. | ||
| Dec 201138000 mi | Steering Wheel radio control worked on and off. Switch was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201245000 mi | Engine burning oil. Changed PCV valve. | ||
| Apr 201250700 mi | Sunroof gets stuck open. Dealer repaired. | ||
| Jan 201382000 miUS $150 | Car was badly misfiring. Fixed with a can of fuel injection cleaner. | ||
| Apr 201391500 mi | Car was badly misfiring for the second time. This time they figured it was 2 ignition coils that needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201394000 miUS $4250 | Pistons and rings needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013111000 miUS $700 | Bearing needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2013125000 miUS $200 | 2 ignition coils had to be replaced. Have replaced all 4 now. | ||
| Oct 2014166700 miUS $1 | Car needed new rear shocks. | ||
| Dec 2014175000 miUS $100 | Breather Valve Replacement | ||
| Oct 2016267700 miUS $200 | Engine Coil Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Iowa, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201244000 miUS $900 | replaced wiper arm | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201317000 mi | Engine was burning oil. | ||
| Audi A4 in Iowa, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201677300 miUS $200 | Misfire. Ignition coils replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Aug 201428500 mi | Excessive oil consumption. Needed to add a quart after roughly 1300 miles. Dealer agreed to perform Phase I oil consumption test (still under warranty). Replaced crankcase valve seal and updated software. If doesn't work, Phase II is pistons and rings. | ||
| Sep 201648000 mi | Oil consumption problem has worsened again - have driven only 2400 miles before needing another quart. Dealer performing additional tests to determine next steps. Need to return to dealer after 1000 miles to measure consumption. | ||
| Jan 201726800 mi | Continuing oil consumption issues. Dealer replaced pistons and rings at no cost. | ||
| Feb 202278000 miUS $450 | Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets and lower oil switch | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201220500 mi | Car would occasionally have a rough time starting. Engine would cough and revs would stay below 800RPM. | ||
| Feb 201548000 mi | Oil consumption test: piston rings were replaced. No charge as this is a known problem with Audis. | ||
| Oct 201556000 miUS $350 | Oil separator failed leading to low oil pressure warning. Part was replaced | ||
| Feb 201661000 miUS $900 | front right wheel bearing was causing a droning noise. bearing was replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201216200 mi | Car burns oil. Dealer replaced several parts and asked us to come back after 600 miles for inspection. | ||
| Feb 201316900 mi | Still burning oil, dealer installed new rings. Seems to have worked. The digital oil level sensor seems to be flaky now, but all else is ok. Once the sensor dies, dealer will replace. | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201114000 mi | Key fob replaced for inability to operate door locks. | ||
| Jun 201449000 mi | Delay in shifting, and throttle application - and trans hunting or waiting to find a gear. | ||
| Jun 201894000 miUS $15 | charged AC with a can of refrigerant. | ||
| Dec 2021108000 miUS $150 | New Front Rotors | ||
| Jun 2022110000 miUS $250 | Replace water pump, water pump belt and lower pump hose (as precaution) | ||
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201763000 miUS $600 | Replaced leaking rear main seal. | ||
| Nov 202198000 miUS $100 | Replaced ignition coils and PCV rubber parts. | ||
| Feb 202299000 miUS $500 | Replaced front struts due to age. I had abnormal tire wear that the tire shop said was due to the struts. | ||
| Jun 2022102000 miUS $800 | Leak of coolant from water pump | ||
| Audi A4 in South Africa Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 201672540 miR 2000 | Replace faulty boot lock | ||
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 20117000 mi | Rough idle after cold start. Fixed per TSB. | ||
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 20111000 mi | Sunroof mechanical failure/factory bulletin called for motor replacement. | ||
| Nov 20115000 mi | Electro-mechanical Parking Brake failed. Warning light came on instrument panel, parking brake stopped working completely. A complete new electronic switch assembly was installed after they sent the failed switch to Germany for inspection. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 201697000 miUS $100 | Oil consumption issue | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201117300 mi | Audio was lost due to an amp/signal booster failure. Part had to be ordered from Germany, no time frame was provided for part availability. Part was received and installed. Symptom presented itself (audio cut out) on the drive home. I suspect this isn't the last time I'll have to deal with the audio issue. | ||
| Feb 201320900 mi | Amp replaced to fix audio issue. | ||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Failed water pump - slow leak. Installed: 06H121026CF water pumprnWHT006407 seal, 06H121131C union | ||
| Sep 201433000 mi | Engine idled rough. Dealer replaced ignition coils under warranty | ||
| Feb 201640000 miUS $246 | Mis-fire due to ignition coil failure. Failure was likely an infant mortality failure as all ignition coils were replaced in October 2014, which is approximately 11,000 miles ago. | ||
| Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2010700 mi | Electronic parking brake episodically difficult to release. Problem fixed. Window regulator was not working properly. Item fixed. Electronic parking brake episodically difficult to release. Problem fixed. Window regulator was not working properly. Item fixed. | ||
| Aug 20116000 mi | Window regulator not working well. Window sometimes closes right after opening. | ||
| Sep 20116000 mi | Window regulator came in. Problem fixed. Sensor indicated low tire pressure when tires were properly inflated. Problem tracked to software. Fixed by reflash. | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201570800 miUS $700 | Cooling fans running high-speed only; fans continue to run after engine off. Diagnosed as fan control module and relay. Fan control module not in stock; will schedule install once part arrives. | ||
| Oct 201580000 mi | car consuming 1 qt oil per 1100 miles. Proposed repair was to replace pistons and rings. Decided not to do the repair. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 201427700 mi | Piston replacement due to high oil consumption. | ||
| Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201462620 miC $175 | Ignition coil pack was faulty. Audi dealer had part in stock and replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20125580 mi | Blind spot warning system seems to be out of calibration. Dealer was unable to replicate problem. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201114260 mi | Occasional rough idle on start-up which would disappear after no more than 30 seconds. Dealer found trouble code and an existing TSB on the problem. Performed work which included an oil separator. | ||
| Jul 201229420 mi | occasional pre-detonation sound (pinging) on acceleration; occasional slightly rough idle which can occur at any time (warm/cold). | ||
| Feb 201341540 mi | knocking sound when accelerating e.g. 6th gear from 2,000 rpm. Happens intermittently. No codes. Used scope to look for carbon build up or leaking injector. Nothing found. Could not reproduce it again when measuring ignition timing. | ||
| Mar 201344640 mi | Passenger side headlamp washer door hinge broken on one side causing the door not to close properly. Required a whole new bumper skin to repair! Took repeated visits to shop before Audi would agree to cover it under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201629920 mi | Excessive oil consumption | ||
| Oct 201689900 mi | Excessive oil consumption of 1 litre per 2000 km. Rebuilt engine with new pistons, rings, timing chain, timing chain tensioner, cam bridge. | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2017123000 miUS $623 | Replaced rear strut assembly. One strut leaking badly. | ||
| Feb 2021152000 miUS $8149 | Vehicle was suffering from oil consumption. I decided to have it rebuilt with new pistons as well as water pump, timing chain, clutch, and related parts, seals, and fluids. Essentially a total engine overhaul. It is no longer losing oil. | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201552000 miUS $1000 | Engine code P0299, turns out to be turbo charger failure. Issue is identical to this TSB, but Audi claims my VIN isn't covered. TSB#TSB-21-13-14 Summary: AUDI: ON SOME VEHICLES THE TURBOCHARGER WASTE GATE FLAP IS LOOSE. DTC P0299 | ||
| Sep 201764000 miUS $1000 | Water pump replacement to fix CEL | ||
| Nov 201765131 mi | Stage 2 Oil Consumption | ||
| Audi A4 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201114000 mi | Felt like engine missing (erratic car vibration at idle, stopped). Dealer pulled codes, said no misfire. Returned car, will monitor and take back when more pronounced. | ||
| Sep 201346000 mi | Fuel cap failed pressure test during annual emissions inspection. Cap replaced. | ||
| Jun 201453000 miUS $110 | Cylinder 4 misfires under heavy load. Check engine light came on. Replaced coils and spark plugs, fixed problem. | ||
| Jun 201565000 mi | Check Engine light came on, diagnostic indicated something related to nonsense intake position reading. Removed/cleaned throttle body, reinstalled. Cleared CEL, no additional message after 2k miles. | ||
| Mar 201671000 mi | Oil consumption jumped rather rapidly. Dealer replaced PCV as part of known issue. | ||
| Apr 201671500 miUS $300 | Rough idle and acceleration. Opened up to do carbon cleaning on intake, and discovered intake manifold parts broken off and one blocking intake to cylinder 2. Cleaned carbon buildup and replaced intake manifold | ||
| Jun 201674000 mi | Stage 2 repair performed for excessive oil consumption. Replaced pistons and all seals. I had a damaged intake manifold and wonder if the cylinder ingested part of the manifold, damaging a piston ring. | ||
| Jun 201784000 miUS $5 | Had a slow oil leak from the back solenoid used to adjust the exhaust cam. Had Audi replace pistons under warranty per engine oil consumption TSB stage 2. Technician failed to install o-ring on one of the 8 solenoids, leading to a small oil leak. Had to completely clean engine compartment to find where it was coming from. Repair took 5 minutes once I found it. | ||
| Mar 201890500 miUS $140 | Car had bad wheel noise and uneven tire wear - tire shop told me that the camber was off. Took to an alignment shop that specialized in German cars, and they indicated that the control arms have gone bad. Will have to replace control arms prior to alignment. Was quoted $2800 for the job... will attempt to do myself (parts are around $650). | ||
| Jan 2022126000 miUS $225 | Upholstery on headliner began sagging about 2 years ago. Found a replacement from a junkyard in good condition for $225. Was quoted $550 by local shops to fix it, so cheaper to just replace with used. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 20114000 mi | CD player stopped working. Message said it was damaged. Dealer reset it (no real repair needed) and it works fine now. | ||
| Oct 201330800 mi | I don't recall exactly what was replaced. Something had come loose and caused various issues. | ||
| Aug 201668900 miUS $640 | Rear door lock actuator was malfunctioning. | ||
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A4 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 201441400 mi | Front right wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Feb 201552400 miUS $85 | fuel pump replaced, fuel pump control unit replaced, crankcase regulating valve replaced (TSB) | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20101000 mi | front bumper was damaged during shipping. the bumper was replaced and paid for by the dealer | ||
| Apr 20114200 mi | check engine light came on. it was a faulty evaporation valve. | ||
| Apr 20129300 mi | The aluminum trim on each front door had to be re-installed to eliminate an annoying rattle. | ||
| Sep 201318000 mi | I experienced a single bout of unintended acceleration. I had to put the car in neutral in order to stop what was a somewhat heavy self acceleration. It only happened once. Dealership could not reproduce and therefore did nothing. | ||
| Jun 201422000 mi | Chunking from front end over bumps at low speed. The wishbones were replaced under warranty. On the highway, the engine revved to redline because the transmission did not engage a lower gear when pressing the gas pedal to accelerate. The car coasted in neutral instead before eventually selecting a lower gear. | ||
| Jul 201526000 miUS $395 | Reverse camera cable was bad so camera quit working. Cable needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 201732000 miUS $2000 | A pressure valve in the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer claims that it may have gone bad because I don't drive the car often/long enough. | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201748000 miUS $1200 | Thermostat failure. Replaced with OEM part. Preemptive replacement of water pump and 45,000 maintenance performed as wel. | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 20101000 mi | RR Speaker rattled as if blown from delivery. Dealer ordered and replaced speaker and found manufacturing defect with Bang & Olufsen speaker manufactured with double cone. | ||
| Jul 201219000 mi | MMI HDD (Hard Disk Drive) failed resulting in replacement of Audi information module. | ||
| Mar 201326000 mi | Low oil level warning alerted after 2500 miles (since last oil addition). Dealer performed oil consumption test and found oil consumption within spec. Interval to add oil dropped from 5K to 3K to now 2.5K. Regular service is at 10K. | ||
| Mar 201438000 mi | Excessive vibration in right front speaker repaired by adding extra insulation to keep speaker from vibrating against door panel. | ||
| Jun 201440000 miUS $7 | Engine low on oil between oil changes. Added 1 quart. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201428520 mi | Dsg issues mechatronic failure. Dealer is struggling to sort out issue DSG failure, Mechatronics needs to be replaced - car has been at the dealer for 6 days - replaced gear box | ||
| Oct 201663860 mi | Had to replace water pump and thermostat- car was on the verge of overheating. | ||
| Nov 201665660 mi | Decarbonizing of secondary air intake - warranty emissions CEL error light | ||
| Mar 201897960 miC $1500 | Abs sensor right front wheel failed Had to replace the power steering pump- part 1181 CAD and labor runs around 375- ugly repair, this part should not fail!!! | ||
| Audi A4 in Oregon, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 20115000 mi | Coolant level low. System checked for leak, none found. Coolant added. | ||
| Oct 201115000 mi | Faulty thermostat was replaced under warranty Both door panels squeak while driving. Shop followed Audi TSB, but problem still exists. | ||
| Jun 201333000 mi | secondary air ports clogged. Cleaned ports with pressure washer Rear final drive leaking fluid | ||
| Oct 201336500 mi | Hood latch open sensor failed, causing the engine to stop checking oil levels and erroneously report that the car was low on oil and shouldn't be driven. | ||
| Mar 201442000 mi | Drive range sensor malfunctioned. Transmission removed, dissassembled, sensor replaced. Engine using more oil than expected between changes. Replaced crank case breather. Rear differential fluid leaking. Replaced axle shafts. | ||
| May 201443000 mi | Radio hopping between HD & regular signals | ||
| Jul 201444300 mi | Gearbox malfunction warning on dash. Car went to limp home mode, and had extreme difficulty shifting. Seal ring failed, fluid leaked at radiator. Replaced seals & fluid. Tire Pressure Warning Lite activated stating all 4 tires were low. | ||
| Aug 201445000 mi | Seat belt warning light on constantly despite all passengers wearing their seat belts. Replace faulty seat belt buckle. | ||
| Audi A4 in Arizona, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201428000 mi | Thermostat failed in the closed position | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201455800 mi | Thermostat replace | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 201444000 mi | Black carbon build up on exhaust pipes and rear of car - bumper and trunk. | ||
| Sep 201556000 miUS $50 | Repair cost was $50 because I purchased an additional warranty. Transmission had a hard thud and lurch forward at slow speeds when downshifting to 2nd and 1st gear. | ||
| Jun 201664000 mi | Received check engine light. Code indicated excessive carbon build-up. This is a known issue with a TSB. Dealer performed service to clean valves and remove carbon. NOTE - when having this service get your belts replaced. Dealer missed this | ||
| Dec 201668000 miUS $50 | Stabilisation program error - electronic fault. | ||
| Jan 201877000 miUS $50 | "Spun bearing on cylinder 1 connecting rod. No bearing left and scoring on the crank shaft." Service manager said 'Catastrophic engine failure.' Engine replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201534000 miUS $1200 | Thermostat stuck closed, flatbeded to dealer, was replaced previously on recall ~ 7k miles, now again at 33k miles | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201667580 mi | The DSG automatic transmission failed and made the car go into limp mode, preventing the car from being driveable. The dealership diagnosed the problem to a faulty circuit board and replaced it. This is a common problem. TSB. | ||
| Jun 2018112840 miC $1000 | Failed thermostat. | ||
| Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201321000 mi | One strip of LED lights in the right rear turn signal failed. Replaced entire rear turn signal assembly. Part replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201325800 mi | Several warning lights came on: Rear Differential Warning Light, ESP Light, Dynamic Steering Light. Dealer unable to duplicate, and reset the warning lights. Recommended further investigation if lights came back on. Rear Sport Differential light came back on. Audi U.S. service techs found 1 of 3 oil temp sensors in rear differential was faulty. No problem with sensor, oil temp, or mechanicals. Updated algorithm code. Problem solved. | ||
| Dec 201330000 mi | Dealer verified TSB and ordered parts, starting with new caliper slides and grease, then determined front brakes should be replaced due to pitting in the rotors. Replaced rotors, calipers, and pads in front, and grease in back. 2 visits. | ||
| May 201435000 mi | The transmission often jerked between 1st & 2nd gear at slow speed. Replaced mechatronics unit and reprogrammed per TSB#2027363/3 and TACH#1255687. Problem resolved. | ||
| Oct 201444500 mi | Low coolant level light. Found leaks in both radiators (regular & supercharger). Replaced radiators and installed protective grill. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201554000 miUS $675 | Replaced front wheel bearing, part number 4H0-498-625-A. Part was $362.17 plus 2.5 hrs labor. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201639800 miUS $85 | Oil sensor indicated low oil - even after adding 1.5 quarts there was no change in the the dashboard indicator, the fault was in the sensor, and in fact the oil was completely full all along. | ||
| Apr 201649300 mi | engine light indicated airflow issues - dealer found carbon build-up in secondary air intake. no misfires detected but covered under service bulletin extended warrantee | ||
| Jul 201757000 miUS $750 | voltage regulator intermittent failure created over voltage errors for all systems, causing car to go into safe/limp mode. This took place after a minor rear end impact (jolt). Votage regulator replacement was done. | ||
| Nov 201759000 miUS $6000 | Thermostat failure, resulted in car overheating initially intermittently, then continuously. This caused transmission failure due to electronics associated with mechatronics control unit for 7 speed DSG to fail. mechatronics unit replaced. Mechatronics unit failed due to thermostat failing in closed position, resulting in car overheating. No coolant loss was seen, this was entirely a thermostat failure. The resulting overheating caused electronics in the Mechatronics unit for the DSG to fail, putting the car into a limp mode where the transmission Reverse and Even gears were unavailable. Problem solved when mechatronics unit was replaced and the transmission reconfigured by the dealer. | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jul 201478000 miUS $750 | Mechatronic unit failure | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016125000 miUS $350 | Upper control arm bushing pressed out and replaced. Noticeable improvement in ride quality. I also did an alignment at the same time, which may or may not be necessary. | ||
| Jun 2016130000 miUS $1200 | Car Running very hot. Limped into the shop. Discovered water pump leaking and thermostat likely stuck shut. Replaced water pump, thermostat along with fresh coolent. Excessive oil consumption, 1qt/500 miles. Replace PCV valve per TSB/ owner forum consensus. PCV valve is below the Supercharger unit and is a labor intensive process to get to. The part it's self is only about $150, but around 6 hrs of lbr | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 20101000 mi | My DSG S4 shortshifts in manual mode. In automatic mode it will shift at redline no problem. Apparently most new S4s have this issue. Replaced front driver-side power window motor | ||
| Apr 20113000 mi | Engine coolant thermostat replaced Rear differential leaking oil, replaced seal. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201696000 miUS $1500 | Failure of Mechatronic Unit! Prevalent in this model and dealers are not cooperative when it comes to repairs. | ||
| Feb 201696700 miUS $600 | Horn was not working | ||
| Apr 2018120000 miUS $1989 | The car did not have reverse, 2nd, 4th or 6th gears: It could only drib=ve in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th gears. TSB. | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States May 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 201326000 mi | Leaking fluid | ||
| Audi A4 in Kansas, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Nov 201442000 mi | Thermostat Failed. Leaked coolant. Thermostat Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201444000 mi | Replaced vent motor gear in dash ventilation flap. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Nov 20113300 mi | DSG transmission would shift early (at 5000 rpm) in 2nd gear, while I was in manual mode. All other gears allowed me to shift at redline (7000) rpm. Mechatronic unit was replaced, but problem remained. Update: 2012 S5 that replaced this car does the same. | ||
| Audi A4 in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20115000 mi | FM radio would not auto scan for stations. Radio unit was replaced with new one. Problem fixed. | ||
| Jun 201215000 mi | Rear sports differential seals leaking and replaced Passenger side sun visor clip broken and replaced | ||
| May 201545100 mi | Great shift sensor failure and replacement. | ||
| Jun 201545000 miUS $784 | Thermostat failure | ||
| May 201760000 miUS $1100 | Crank Pulley Separated and shredded accessory belt. New crank pulley, accessory belt and supercharger belt replaced. Car was modified with aftermarket supercharger pulley and tune. | ||
| May 201867100 miUS $3800 | Mechatronics unit replacement and reprogram. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Dec 20107000 mi | Thermostat got stuck. Warning light came on. Would have cost about $650 after labor and parts, but it was under warranty. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 20101000 mi | One touch up feature on drivers side window not working properly. Trip in Dec '10 did not fix it, have to go back to dealer. | ||
| Mar 20114000 mi | Fixed window switch. | ||
| Audi A4 in Singapore Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 20126820 mi | Update S-Tronic software to make grear 1 & 2 change during low speed. | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 201482000 miUS $600 | Thermostat failed and was replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201472540 miC $700 | Both sets of front bearings replaced | ||
| Jun 201577500 miC $600 | Leaking transmission seal discovered during transmission oil change. 2.5 hours of labour required + parts. | ||
| Sep 201686800 miC $800 | Replace oil pan (corner rust bubble) & repair incorrect work done by Audi dealer - for transmission oil change (the vehicle was bought to a garage specializing in Audis.). | ||
| Dec 201689900 miC $4000 | Seals on transmission failed. Transmission removed, seals and pump replaced. Underlying cause is speculative, but it may be that the dealer (who replaced the transmission fluid as part of scheduled maintenance) overfilled the transmission. Engine block seal failed, oil leaking from engine | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201219000 mi | Finish peeling off start button. Dealer is replacing | ||
| Sep 201449000 mi | Excessive oil consumption. Service performed per manufacturer TSB. Issue seems to be resolved | ||
| Jan 201872000 miUS $900 | Thermostat replacement. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201213000 mi | Rear axle leak; repaired under warranty. | ||
| Audi A4 in Nevada, United States May 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 20113300 mi | Lubricated squeaking sunroof. Lubricated squeeking sunroof. | ||
| Apr 20128075 mi | TSB for brake squeal during light application of brakes during cold weather or when the brakes are still cool. Dealer replaced front rotors, pads and caliper slides. TSB for brake squeal during light application of brakes during cold weather or when the brakes are still cool. Dealer replaced front rotors, pads and caliper slides. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201417500 mi | While driving, coolant level warning came on and engine was overheating. Pulled over, towed car to dealership. Dealership noted "Thermostat was stuck closed" and replaced thermostat. | ||
| May 201425000 mi | Started car, got the message "Gearbox malfunction, you may continue driving." Dealership replaced PCB on mechatronic unit. | ||
| Jun 201426000 mi | Backup camera became dim, then intermittently stopped working. Wiring harness replaced. | ||
| Feb 201529100 mi | Got low engine oil indicator. Dealer added 1L of oil, indicator remained. Diagnosis was a faulty hood contact switch. | ||
| Dec 201535000 miUS $185 | Car wouldn't start. Jumpstarted by AAA, took to dealership, did diagnosis, found no problems. Car wouldn't start again when they brought it to me, was jumpstarted again. Has started fine ever since. | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 20115800 mi | Warning light came on for rear differential. Brought car in, they couldn't find any error codes logged. | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 201353800 miUS $800 | delay shifting the heating didn't work , unless i pressed the gas pedal | ||
| Sep 201363000 miUS $700 | delay on down shift when gets hot | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 20124300 miUS $75 | DSG Transmission has been very jerky in the Dynamic mode. AUDI had a TSB on the problem and flashed the computer module. The final verdict isnt out yet as I could not alway reproduce this so I will wait a bit. B&O sound system lost amp power. It lasted about 2 days then the amp power suddenly restored back to normalcy. The amp was replaced, actually for the 2cnd time as I had a radio problem (periodically no radio sound) a few months ago. The wheel has started to flake | ||
| Sep 20128000 mi | Still having issues with the transmission. Cant always replicate the problem so the dealer says nothing he can do. B&O sound system periodically malfunctions. It has done this 4 times since taking delivery. They still cannot figure it out. Have pursued Lemon Law. its ashame, it's a fun car, when it's working. | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Feb 20111000 mi | Rain sensor and auto light sensor malfunction. This ultimately led to inability to turn on Side Assist as well. Apparently both problems fixed with new sensor. | ||
| Apr 201525200 miUS $100 | Sudden shift to neutral from highway speed. Problem with DSG sensor (mechatronic unit) | ||
| Sep 201528000 miUS $100 | Engine thermostat | ||
| Apr 201835000 miUS $3200 | Adaptive Cruise Control module, air conditioner valve | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201436000 mi | Door panel vibrating when certain radio frequencies were played. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201319840 mi | Left rear Differential Seal leaking. Repaired under TSB# 2026049/8 Vehicle still under warranty. Would have cost $2600. TSB is for S4 and S5 with quattro sports rear differential. Re-re both rear coils. Replaced both drive axels. | ||
| Jul 201629960 miC $902 | Carbon build-up on Secondary Air ports (extended warranty). Leaking coolant return hose. Brake Fluid flush. | ||
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201552100 miUS $800 | Thermostat went bad again so engine was overheating. Second time since I owned the car. | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2017106000 mi | Rear rotors and pads | ||
| Nov 2021132000 miUS $1800 | Sport differential. Needed new sensor kit, new solenoids, and fluid. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010850 mi | Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly First time pin was replaced. Then car had very jerky shifting went in and out, defective pressure plate, replaced clutch. Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly. | ||
| Dec 20103000 mi | After that all was well, then I pushed the clutch down and it snapped and the pedal came up to the plastic under the steering column area. Replaced linkage pin again. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201215900 mi | Low coolant. | ||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Noise coming from front wheel. No problem found. Deemed safe to drive. | ||
| Apr 201538300 miUS $600 | Replaced driver side front wheel bearing | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201657040 mi | HVAC fan would not turn on. Replaced HVAC fan motor leaking coolant from water pump | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201455000 miUS $1000 | Noticed elevated temperature on dash gauge and radiator fans running full speed. No warning light indicated, but taken to shop. Thermostat failed closed. | ||
| Jan 2018128000 miUS $2200 | Made a left turn, heard a brief "rubbing" sound, and lost power steering. Pulled to side of road and found main serpentine belt shredded and blower belt kicked off. Car towed to shop. Crank harmonic pulley failed. Serpentine belt shredded, destroyed tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Damage to a plastic cooling pipe crossover on bottom front of motor. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201350000 mi | Bluetooth microphone replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in New Mexico, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201114000 mi | Gas vapor leak occurring during warm weather. Hard to replicate. Nauseating smell. | ||
| Aug 201114000 mi | Gas vapor leak again. Replaced some parts that seem unrelated. I'll see if it continues. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201533300 mi | Passenger door pull broken | ||
| Apr 201640300 mi | Thermostat broken. Caused overheating | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Sep 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Dec 201634000 miUS $250 | Fluid leak on CV joint - could have been ignored. If it was under original warranty would have been repaired at no cost under Technical Service Bulletin 2026049. | ||
| Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 20113720 mi | Weather seal on inside of rear right door jamb came loose, and would get stuck outside of closed door. Part ordered and replaced. | ||
| Mar 20126820 mi | Odometer and extra info screen between speed and tach flickering. Loose wiring suspected. Due for final repair in April | ||
| May 20127220 mi | Entire electrical module for the info display cluster was fried and required complete replacement. | ||
| Jul 201311160 mi | Both headlight spray washer mechanisms extruded from the car and refuse to reintegrate back into their housing within the bumper. The problem was a defective spring mechanism. | ||
| Dec 201311160 mi | Carbon buildup in the engine. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20101000 mi | Driver's window doesn't go up and down automaticly. Switch ordered. | ||
| Audi A4 in Maryland, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201657700 miUS $85 | Squeaky clutch pedal. Clutch Master Cylinder replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201658900 miC $50 | Thermostat failed on vehicle. Seems to be the only thing that goes wrong with this car. Otherwise it's been very reliable. | ||
| Apr 201764480 miC $56 | Sport differential seals were leaking. New seals installed covered under extended warranty. | ||
2011 Audi A4 / S4
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| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 20102000 mi | Check engine light was on. Found the second bank intake was stuck open. Was taken back after the parts came in to be repaired. Took about 5 hours and they gave me a loaner car. | ||
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