NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Complaints

12,040

Active records

Recalls

229

Active records

TSBs

13,008

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

424

Crashes

439

Fires

214

Top reported issues — Audi

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

3,044

Operating state

2,747

Reporting mechanism

2,127

Fluid issue

1,415

Safety restraint issue

1,268

Engine behavior

1,118

Driver assistance issue

1,111

Performance issue

1,077

Lighting behavior

929

Braking behavior

796

Electrical issue

778

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

719

Noise

576

Infotainment behavior

573

Steering behavior

573

Thermal issue

550

Vibration/harshness

506

Powering on/off behavior

403

Access/entry issue

321

Safety restraint behavior

304

Starting behavior

298

Smell

246

Ride/handling behavior

149

Recent change

138

Electrified system issue

130

Wiper/washer behavior

99

HVAC behavior

94

Communication/network issue

51

Charging behavior

40

Most-reported Audi models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

A4 Quattro

3,145

2

A4

3,036

3

A6 Quattro

1,776

4

A6

1,432

5

Q5

1,351

6

Q7

1,051

7

A3

883

8

A3 Quattro

872

9

S4

614

10

Allroad Quattro

500

11

TT Quattro

388

12

A5 Quattro

370

13

A8 Quattro

363

14

A4 allroad

340

15

TT

339

Browse all Audi models

All Audi models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

100100 Quattro200200 Quattro8080 Quattro9090 QuattroA3A3 QuattroA3 Sportback e-tronA4A4 allroadA4 QuattroA5A5 QuattroA5 SportbackA6A6 allroadA6 QuattroA7 QuattroA7 SportbackA8A8 QuattroallroadAllroad QuattroCabrioletCoupe Quattroe-tron GTe-tron Quattroe-tron Se-tron S Sportbacke-tron SportbackQ3Q3 QuattroQ4 e-tronQ4 e-tron SportbackQ5Q5 PHEVQ5 SportbackQ6 e-tronQ7Q8Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron SportbackR8RS e-tron GTRS e-tron GT PerformanceRS Q8RS3RS4RS5RS5 SportbackRS6RS6 AvantRS7RS7 SportbackS e-tron GTS3S4S5S5 SportbackS6S7S7 SportbackS8SQ5SQ5 SportbackSQ6 e-tronSQ7SQ8SQ8 e-tronSQ8 e-tron SportbackTTTT QuattroTT RS QuattroTTS QuattroV8 Quattro

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO

Filed Oct 22, 2026


My 2019 Audi e-tron developed a sunroof leak. On [XXX], Audi Exchange in Highland Park, IL repaired it as a known issue partially covered by warranty; I paid $526.53. On [XXX] it leaked heavily again from the same area, soaking the headliner, dashboard, carpet, foot wells and seats. The dealer said a different issue caused it; I paid $388.88 more. I had never had an electrical problem before. While the car was at the dealer, they charged it, and an orange battery warning and “Electrical System…

2018 AUDI SQ5

Filed Oct 22, 2026


[B9 SQ5 - EA839 3.0T V6 CWGD] - Remove Front Bumper & Activate Radiator Support Service Position - Drain Cooling System - Remove & Replace Water Pump, Thermo- Pneumatic Valve, & Vacuum Line Set w/ Solenoids & All Necessary Hardware - Remove & Replace Thermostat Assembly w/ Seal - Remove & Replace Both Accessory Drive Belts - Fill & Bleed Cooling System - Reverse Service Mode & Reinstall Front Bumper - Road Test Vehicle & Verify Cooling System Is Operating Properly

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 21, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The NEW vehicle keeps showing a warning light on the dash saying that the rear wheel bolts are loose two accidents have occurred in a 60 day period, the vehicle has been in for service multiple times and Audi has not found a fix for the safety light warning or found the loose bolts or suspension break issues. The have ignored a vehicle defect notice sent and lawyered up as soon as I said the vehicle was a lemon.

2013 AUDI Q7

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The initial recall (17V298) was performed in 2017 and then the problem reoccurred in 2026 (cracked fuel flange) making it dangerous to drive. This was subsequently fixed at an Audi dealership and they have refused to cover it. Under terms of the recall, it states that this should not be charged to the customer however the charge of $1,670.36 was levied against me. I subsequently opened a case (#07770420) with Audi and they said that they were not obligated to perform that identical fix…

2017 AUDI Q7

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an inoperable passenger’s side front headlight assembly warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlight was functioning properly even though the warning light was displayed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The contact expressed concerns that the warning failure posed a safety risk because the contact might not be alerted if the headlight failed. The approximate failure…

2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO

Filed Oct 21, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is high-voltage battery cell 6 (part of the lithium-ion traction battery pack assembly). The physical vehicle and its high-voltage battery system are currently held at Wilsonville Audi in Oregon and are fully available for physical or digital diagnostic inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The terminal failure of the internal…

2015 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The subframe in the Audi Q5 has plastic that is connected to the bottom of the subframe which traps salt, water and dirt which can lead to premature rusting and failure. Because this is where a lot of the suspension and other components are attached to, when this fails during operation of the vehicle, it can lead to loss of control and increase the chance of an accident.

2025 AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Oct 21, 2026


I brought my Audi Q6 e-tron into an authorized dealership for a mandatory factory safety recall service. Prior to this appointment, all Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including the front sensors, Front-Assist collision avoidance, and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), were operating 100% normally with zero faults. Immediately upon picking up the vehicle after the manufacturer's software update, the safety systems were completely disabled, and active dashboard warning lights were…

2020 AUDI S4

Filed Oct 21, 2026


My instrument cluster and its replacements have malfunctioned multiple times. The original instrument cluster/virtual cockpit failed to boot and had a black/blank screen on 4/19/2024 at 29,687 miles and was replaced on 5/15/2024 at 29,923 mi (11/13/23 production). That replacement one worked fine for a while and then did the same thing on 7/15/2024 at 33,655 miles and on 1/10/2025 at 42,532 miles. The instrument cluster was then replaced again on 2/10/2025 at 43,841 miles (production date…

2022 AUDI SQ5

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that after repeated inspection of the engine, the contact discovered that the coolant level was constantly low. An independent mechanic performed a coolant pressure test and identified a leak caused by a tear in the diaphragm of the water pump. The contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure, and the manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the vehicle to be inspected. The dealer was notified of the issue, and the…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.