2024 Audi A4 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Per 10,000 cars
- 7.0
- 8,529 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 2
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 0
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi A4?
We do not score the 2024 Audi A4. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.
The 2023 A4, from the same generation, scored 78 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is tires, mostly damage (2 of 6 complaints). 2 of the 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has no recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Tires: damage2 complaints
What Owners Report
We read all 6 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A4, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Tires: damage
2 complaints (33%)
Damage and parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Reported Once (4)
Show the 4 problems reported once
- Airbag warning light failure
- Screen and audio: works on and off
- Steering: locking up
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
How the 2024 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 7.0 | 0 | Tires: damage |
| 2023 | Good | 78 | 0.56× | 5.9 | 1 | Stall (cause not stated) |
| 2022 | 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 |
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 A4 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
4-door AWD
allroad AWD
S4 4-door AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 A4, from the problems owners report most.
On the Test Drive
- Look for uneven tire wear and listen for clunks or humming that changes with speed.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Tires
- Also 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