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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Audi A4.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A4 (1 fires reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #21 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Audi A4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2012 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 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.