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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Audi A4.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi A4. Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #23 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Audi A4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2011 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Audi A4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| A4 Avant quattro 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| A4 quattro 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| A4 quattro 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.