2014 Audi A4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 32 complaints (40.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 37.5% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 18.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 9.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Engine: 13; Steering: 9; Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2020: 10; 2021: 7; 2022: 3; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11299800 · 2020-01-16 (January 16, 2020)
I BOUGHT THIS 2014 AUDI A4 USED IN 1/2019. THE CAR SEEMS TO HAVE MAJOR STEERING AND SUSPENSION ISSUES. ALTHOUGH I'VE HAD IT CHECKED BY PROFESSIONALS MULTIPLE TIMES,?ALIGNED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND TIRES REBALANCED MULTIPLE, NO ONE CAN DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. IT'S HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR ON FREEWAYS. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CAR WANDERS ALL OVER THE FREEWAY. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. UNFORTUNATELY I'M UNABLE TO SUE USING THE LEMON LAW BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT USED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11299800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11300855 · 2020-01-21 (January 21, 2020)
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING NOISE @ 76,756 MILES, WHILE DRIVING ON THE OPEN ROAD, SO BOTH WERE CHANGED OUT. UPON CHECKING THE INTERNET I FOUND TSB NO. 401548 REFERRING TO THE PROBLEM IN MANY AUDI MODELS FROM 2009-2016. WITH THIS EXTENSIVE PROBLEM, A RECALL SHOULD BE ENFORCED. A MONTH LATER @ 78998 MILES THE ELECTRONIC RACK AND PINION STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A RUBBING NOISE WHEN TURNED, SITTING OR TRAVELING AND AN ON BOARD RED NOTICE CAME UP INDICATING STEERING PROBLEM SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. THE UNIT WAS ELECTRICALLY DIAGNOSED WITH …
Owner-reported narrative. 78,998 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459394 · 2022-04-03 (April 3, 2022)
The TCM doesn't properly communicate with sensors in the transmission of my Audi A4 such as one of the speed sensors and this issue is inspectable by most certified technicians. The equipment failure can result in the transmission not being able to engage the gears into a "forward" motion causing the vehicle to seemingly stall in traffic. It can also cause it to shift roughly, which could further damage equipment and pose higher safety risks to not only to me, but other drivers on the roads as well, both of which issues I mentioned have occurre…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11459394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11482567 · 2022-09-02 (September 2, 2022)
Driving on a two lane busy road, car started to jerk and shut down. Lost steering capability immediately, car veered toward ditch, stopped. Called 911 immediately because the road was busy and cars could not safely get around my stalled vehicle. I told 911 that I was exiting the vehicle for my safety. I could not restart the vehicle. There were no warning lamps or messages or symptoms alerting me to a problem UNTIL after the occurrence. I had no idea what was happening, and it was frightening. Never had this situation with any of my Audi's and…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11482567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11282531 · 2019-11-26 (November 26, 2019)
BECAUSE OF THE ODOR OF GASOLINE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAD ASKED THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND WHAT THE REASON WAS, IF ANY. HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THAT I SHOULD REPLACE IT FOR SAFETY REASONS SUCH AS GASOLINE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED BY THEM. A COPY OF THE RECEIPT HAS BEEN UPLOADED. THANK YOU.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,719 miles reported. Look up ODI 11282531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11456007 · 2022-03-10 (March 10, 2022)
This is my second time contacting you in reg. this vehicle, it was previously in the shop for the same repairs the engine was replaced and the coolant system was fixed, now it has been about two mo and again it is having issues with the coolant system and now transmission issues, I also just found out that this vehicle was in a accident in 2014, in which I was told t had not been, so I am currently reaching out to the Audi dealership trying to receive previous service history done to vehicle Oasis report. I feel this vehicle is a safety hazard,…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11456007 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11431321 · 2021-09-01 (September 1, 2021)
The parking break malfunction light keeps coming on and off for the past few months. Last year the malfunction light came on and I was unable to release the parking break. My car had to be towed to mechanic for reviews. The light is now back; on and off for several months. I fear using my parking brakes.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11431321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11579220 · 2024-03-25 (March 25, 2024)
The third brake light intermittently stops working. Being that it is intermittent, it tells me the led and circuitry are working. Also, a warning alert will illuminate on my dash instrument cluster and not when the light is working again. Upon further searching on-line, there is an issue with a solder joint cracking. I believe this is the case because when i jiggle the connector, the light will illuminate. Since this light is required by law, this is a very important safety issue. And a rather expensive one since the replacement part alone is…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11579220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11342774 · 2020-08-02 (August 2, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I GET AN 'ALTERNATOR FAILURE - BATTERY MIGHT NOT BE CHARGING' WARMING, FEW SECONDS LATER THE CAR ALMOST COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES SUPER STIFF, CAN'T ACCELERATE, I ALMOST HIT A CAR NEXT TO ME WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND PARK IN A SAFE PLACE! LUCKILY WAS A 35 MPH ZONE, IN THE HIGHWAY WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY DANGEROUS! I TOWED TO A SHOP AND YES, IS THE ALTERNATOR. THE CAR SHOULD GIVE AN EARLIER WARNING AND DEFINITELY NOT SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING!
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11342774 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432744 · 2021-09-13 (September 13, 2021)
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4 Allroad. The contact stated that water had leaked into several electrical components including the back-up camera and the sound system. The contact stated that the radio could not be turned off and remained on with the volume on high. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that water had leaked through sunroof rails that opened and closed the sunroof. The certified mechanic replaced the radio receiver. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the b…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11432744 at NHTSA ↗