2022 Audi A4 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 13th of 24 A4 years we score.

Owner complaints: 8
Per 10,000 cars: 7.5; 10,643 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.55×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 2; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi A4?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi A4 is 75 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 13th of the 24 A4 years we score.

It has 3 recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 80 and the 2023 scores 78.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-24-04 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 75
About half the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

None stand out.

How the 2022 A4 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.45×	−7
Everyday problems	0.78×	−4
Problems in the last two years	0.88×	−8
Recalls	0.93×	−6
Score		75

What Owners Report

We read all 8 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A4, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.

Reported Once (7)

Show the 7 problems reported once

AWD or rear differential: vibration or shudder
Airbag warning light
Engine failure: parts breaking or coming apart
Side window glass: shattering or cracking
Rearview camera: stopped working
Start-stop system: the system acting on its own
Shifter or park: the car rolling away

How the 2022 Audi A4 Compares With Other Years

The other A4 years of the 5th generation (B9), 2017 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2025	Not scored	–	–	9.8	0	–
2024	Not scored	–	–	7.0	0	Tires: damage
2023	Good	78	0.56×	5.9	1	Stall (cause not stated)
2022 This year	Good	75	0.55×	7.5	3	–
2021	Excellent	80	0.45×	6.6	4	Instrument cluster: stopped working
2020	Caution	62	4.4×	146.6	4	Screen and audio: works on and off
2019	Excellent	87	0.25×	4.5	1	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2018	Excellent	80	0.44×	12.1	4	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2017	Excellent	85	0.39×	13.7	6	Cooling system: a leak
2016	Excellent	86	0.38×	11.2	3	Steering: locking up

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2022 Audi A4 Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2022 Audi A4. The most recent was issued in October 2022: “Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V368000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 23, 2022. By the second quarter of 2024, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi A4 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2022 Audi A4, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 A4 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

4-door AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover5/5

allroad AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crash5/5

RolloverNot rated

S4 4-door AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover5/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 A4, from its three recalls and an Audi warranty extension that may still apply.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000
Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall NHTSA 22V368000
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 21V825000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

Ask the Seller

Ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All A4 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.