2025 Audi A4 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Too new for a score. Here is what owners and NHTSA have reported so far.
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Per 10,000 cars
- 9.8
- 1,023 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 1
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 0
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Audi A4?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints, and there is too little data on the 2025 Audi A4 so far for a provisional reading.
The 2023 A4, from the same generation, scored 78 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
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
None stand out.
What Owners Report
We read the one complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A4.
Reported Once (1)
Show the problem reported once
- Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
How the 2025 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 This year | 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 | 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 2025 A4 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
4-door AWD
allroad AWD
S4 4-door AWD
Check Before You Buy
Checks to make on any used 2025 A4 before you buy.
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