NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi A4, or 3.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #5 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 67% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 41% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2022-12-31 and 2026-07-13. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
11Complaints
3.0Complaints per year on the road
0.07Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
9.1%Share involving a crash or fire
3Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 1.3 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 2.2 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 5 complaints, 94% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (27.3% of complaints), followed by Electrical (18.2%) and Wheels, tires & suspension (18.2%). 1 reports (9.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 20 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (27% of incidents). 3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 9% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.07
vs. other Audi models0.33
vs. other 2023 models0.07
vs. other Luxury sedans0.59
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (5)0.06
While driving southbound on [XXX] near [XXX] in Mississippi, the advanced driver-assistance systems (lane assist and radar) did not operate as designed.
Driver-assist systems · 2025-09-16 · ODI 11687497 · Crash
The contact owns a 2023 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed.
Brakes · 2026-07-13 · ODI 11750097
Purchased used 2023 Audi A4, driven less than 6 times, 30 days later with less than 36k miles the Safety Air Bag Scale & Sensor are illuminating as a "Warning" on the Display Panel" .....ALREADY!
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-06-28 · ODI 11746993
I leased a 2023 Audi A4 with 0 miles. At ~10,000 miles my car automatically shut down electronically I have photo evidence of this. This happened again recently at ~45,000 miles, I almost got into a severe car accident and possibly died.
Engine · 2025-07-14 · ODI 11673447
The vehicle erroneously applies sudden emergency braking (Audi Pre Sense) without conditions warranting system activation. This malfunction occurs at the most dangerous of times, mostly while making left turns.
Electrical · 2025-05-01 · ODI 11658097
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 24V251000 · 2024-04-03
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Audi A4?
11 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi A4, or about 3.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Audi A4?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 27.3% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Audi A4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Audi A4 still generating complaints?
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2023 Audi A4 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi A4, or 3.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #5 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 67% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 41% lower.