There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Audi A4, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Audi A4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 111,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2011 Audi A4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Jul 14, 2024
Engine oil consumption, timing chain. This is a massive problem among Audi vehicles across the board. Engine oil consumption is abnormal and if unnoticed leads to engine dying in the middle of the road which is dangerous and Iâve personally had this happen to me on multiple occasions. The engines timing chain goes bad and causes the entire engine to need to be replaced which consumers have to pay for out of pocket. Damage from timing chain, rough idle, sluggish engine performance, rattling, engine failure. There are large amounts of consumers experiencing the exact same issues. Something…
Engine · reported Apr 24, 2024
So there have already been recalls on some audis for oil consumption. I have a 2011 Audi A4 quattro and it goes through oil like crazy. It's ridiculous I believe it's because of faulty piston rings which led to faulty head gasket witch leads to the spark plugs, and coils.
Seat Belts · reported Oct 19, 2023
As of yesterday 10/18/2023, the drivers seat belt would not connect, I forced it to connect, but the dash light indicator remains on. also, difficult to release. I'm concerned that in an accident the air bags won't deploy and worse I may be trapped in the vehicle. My mechanic told me that there were recalls on these Audi's, however I can't find any and the dealer said there is no recall and that they would charge me $200 dollars just to inspect it.
Electrical System · reported Jun 22, 2023
Vehicle has horrible oil consumption due to piston rings being defective upon manufacture. Vehicle will have slew of problems, including stopping in the middle of the street, risking the lives of everyone in the car. Audi Dealer knows of the problem with the model from this year (B8) and they refuse to fix.
Service Brakes · at 112,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2021
On my car when I'm driving anywhere after I put my cruise control on if I press up or down on the cruise control to change the speed the car will either brake or speed up and it won't stop until I hit my brakes hard and turn the cruise control completely off which is also an issue because my brakes are going out extremely fast like I need a new pair every 2-3 months and the car also burns through oil so quickly that I need to add more within 2-3 days after an oil change with no leaks and it's burning more oil than gas which is clogging up my catalytic converter........ And causing my emissions…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Audi A4 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Audi A4 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?
Owners report engine problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 111,000 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.