Audi A4 recalls
NHTSA's records list 13 safety recalls covering the Audi A4 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1997-2002, 2005-2009, 2017-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 26, 2022.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall. Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA
2022 Audi A4 recalls 3
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 6,076 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Audi A4 recalls 4
- Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 170,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 45,496 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Audi A4 recalls 3
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Passenger Air Bag
Component: air bags. 208,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Disabled Passenger Air Bag
Component: air bags. 208,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Disabled Passenger Air Bag
Component: air bags. 208,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Disabled Passenger Air Bag
Component: air bags. 208,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Audi A4 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Audi A4 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Audi A4 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Audi A4 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 62,812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 62,812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 Audi A4 recalls 2
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 62,812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1998 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag
Component: air bags. 28,624 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1997 Audi A4 recalls 1
- Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag
Component: air bags. 28,624 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.