Audi complaints & recalls by model
Across 3 Audi models and 23 model years, NHTSA has logged 1,153 owner complaints and 39 recall campaigns. The brand averages 9.1 complaints per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (index 0.22).
Analysis
Across 3 Audi models and 23 model years, NHTSA has logged 1,153 owner complaints and 39 recall campaigns, with the brand averaging 9.1 complaints per year on the road, which is far fewer than typical at an index of 0.22. While the A4 has the fewest complaints per year among tracked models and the Q5 has the most, the brand's average complaint rate was highest for 2025 at 17.1 per year and lowest for 2022 at 5.0. Owners complain about Electrical issues more than owners in general, accounting for 32.8% of complaints, which is 2.1 times the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months, owners filed 253 complaints versus 330 in the previous 12 months, and among 39 recall campaigns, most were received in 2019 with 7 of them, while 1 NHTSA defect investigation touches Audi models with 0 still open.
Summary drafted by an AI model running on our own server from the figures on this page, and checked number by number against the data before publishing. The statistics and the analysis above come from our fixed methodology, not from the model.Among the tracked Audi models, the A4 has the fewest complaints per year and the Q5 the most. By model year, the brand's average rate is highest for 2025 (17.1 per year) and lowest for 2022 (5.0).
Audi owners complain about Electrical more than owners in general: 32.8% of complaints, 2.1× the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months owners filed 253 complaints versus 330 in the previous 12 months — a steady pace.
Recalls: 39 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2019 (7), 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 1 NHTSA defect investigation touches Audi models, 0 of them still open.
Models
| Models | Segments | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Trend | Recent activity | Recalls | Investigations | Most common issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | Luxury SUVs | 553 | 14.1 | 0.33 | Stable | Rising | 19 | 1 | Electrical |
| Audi Q7 | Luxury SUVs | 349 | 7.3 | 0.17 | Improving | Steady | 20 | 0 | Engine |
| Audi A4 | Luxury sedans | 251 | 5.6 | 0.13 | Worsening | Falling | 12 | 0 | Electrical |
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
By model year · Complaints per year on the road
All-vehicle average: 42.1
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Recalls by year received
Do-not-drive / park-outside: 1
Investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi model has the fewest complaints?
Among the tracked Audi models, the A4 has the fewest complaints per year and the Q5 the most.
What do Audi owners complain about most?
Audi owners complain about Electrical more than owners in general: 32.8% of complaints, 2.1× the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months owners filed 253 complaints versus 330 in the previous 12 months — a steady pace.
How many Audi recalls and investigations are there?
Recalls: 39 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2019 (7), 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 1 NHTSA defect investigation touches Audi models, 0 of them still open.