There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, but owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Audi A4 Avant problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 17 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2011 Audi A4 Avant complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Dec 22, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Audi A4. The contact stated she needed to add 1 quart of oil frequently to the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the oil consumption test completed twice but was not able to diagnose the failure. The contact stated she continued to add 1 quart of oil frequently, but the failure started to progress. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light was illuminated and the turn-off engine warning message was displayed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and…
Structure · at 120,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2019
Car was parked outside our apartment building. It was off and hadn't been driven in over 20hrs. At 11am a fire broke out in the rear driver side seat. Fire department arrived put out the fire, said it was not arson but rather electrical issue. The car front dash was partially melted, rear seat big char black seating material and showed exposed wires.
Engine · at 60,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2019
It appears that due to a manufacturing/engineering defect, the timing chain on certain audi and volkswagen models fails after a certain number of miles. This timing chain failure has been determined to cause substantial damage to the vehicle's engine, in many cases requiring a complete engine replacement. Regrettably, this is what recently happened with my 2011 audi a4. In fact, there was a fairly high-profile class action filed against volkswagen (Civil action no. 16-2765 (Jll)(Jad) that was recently settled. (See https://timingchainlitigation.com/home/faq#faq6). Unfortunately, the settlement…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported May 13, 2019
My vehicle was burning oil faster than normal. I have since had my car in the shop several times before oil changes were due to top off oil do to several lights coming on: "min oil", "oil pressure too low"
Engine · at 92,000 miles · reported May 6, 2019
My vehicle was burning oil faster than normal. I have since had my car in the shop several times before oil changes were due to top off oil do to several lights coming on: "min oil", "oil pressure too low". I have had several oil consumption tests each year as well as parts replaced: pressure regulating valve, crankshaft damper and seal. Had a 40 point inspection in 2014 at 44k miles and in 2015 requested a multi inspection at 55k miles. I had several oil consumption tests around theses dates: 3/714, 5/7/15, 11/12/15. After they changed out parts I had to change 4 fuel injectors in 2016. To…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Audi A4 Avant have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Audi A4 Avant?
Owners report engine problems most often (17 reports), followed by unknown or other (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,000 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.