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2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 309 repairs.
2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Air conditioning had very bad "dirty socks" smell due to mold / midew growth during winter season. |
| 45000 mi US $25 |
Musty, moldy smell from AC. Sprayed Lysol into AC air intake and replaced cabin AC filter. Seems to be a yearly springtime ritual. |
| 5000 mi | problem with software for backup cam; TSB exists, but no fix yet; dealer will notify when fix is found. |
| 11000 mi | Malfunctioning backup camera, but only happens once every 2-4 weeks. |
| 29000 mi | Backup camera failure. Camera unit and cables replaced. |
| 43000 mi | Backup cam not working. Replaced cam and data cable. |
| 15000 mi | Audio system had surge, then intermittently lost turn signal audio cue. Dealer found no faults on diagnostics or overnight. No recurrence. |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | One of the doors on the heating/AC system flaps and makes a loud thud noise every time you break the car to a stop or accelerate. |
| 20800 mi | HVAC control unit replaced, HVAC hose replaced. HVAC unit was causing noise. Over $5,000 of cost covered by Audi. car radio replaced as defective |
| 38000 mi | Steering Wheel radio control worked on and off. Switch was replaced. |
| 6000 mi | battery repaced, under warranty. Only 3 years old |
| 88000 mi | Headlight level sensor was broken, HID headlights pointed straight down while driving; Replaced sensor and headlights worked fine |
| 91000 mi US $500 |
AC blower motor died and was replaced |
| 66000 mi US $332 |
Center brake light replaced , and oil change . |
| 32900 mi US $100 |
Center brake light module malfunction error. Needed replacement. |
| 35000 mi US $309 |
Faulted power supply relay (J329). Car stopped running and would not start. Dealer took 3 hours to diagnose. |
| 5000 mi | rear passenger door lock is not working. dealership ordered replacement lock assembly and i will be bringing car back in a week or so to have it installed. driver side front window didn't always go all the way up, it would stop mid way as if anti-pinch system detected something in the way. window motor was taken out re-calibrated and then reinstalled. replacement lock assembly has been installed and everything is working properly. replacement lock assembly has been installed and everything is working properly. |
| 10000 mi | Driver side heated seat not working. Dealer replaced the part. |
| 14000 mi | Key fob replaced for inability to operate door locks. |
| 94000 mi US $15 |
charged AC with a can of refrigerant. |
| 14000 mi | Back-up camera would occasionally malfunction but dealer ordered replacement camera and installed it under warranty. |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 4000 mi | CD player stopped working. Message said it was damaged. Dealer reset it (no real repair needed) and it works fine now. |
| 68900 mi US $640 |
Rear door lock actuator was malfunctioning. |
| 5580 mi | Blind spot warning system seems to be out of calibration. Dealer was unable to replicate problem. |
| 700 mi | Window regulator was not working properly. Item fixed. Window regulator was not working properly. Item fixed. |
| 6000 mi | Window regulator not working well. Window sometimes closes right after opening. |
| 6000 mi | Window regulator came in. Problem fixed. Sensor indicated low tire pressure when tires were properly inflated. Problem tracked to software. Fixed by reflash. |
| 34000 mi | Audio was lost due to an amp/signal booster failure. Part had to be ordered from Germany, no time frame was provided for part availability. Part was received and installed. Symptom presented itself (audio cut out) on the drive home. I suspect this isn't the last time I'll have to deal with the audio issue. |
| 20900 mi | Amp replaced to fix audio issue. |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 44000 mi | Replaced vent motor gear in dash ventilation flap. |
| 1000 mi | RR Speaker rattled as if blown from delivery. Dealer ordered and replaced speaker and found manufacturing defect with Bang & Olufsen speaker manufactured with double cone. |
| 19000 mi | MMI HDD (Hard Disk Drive) failed resulting in replacement of Audi information module. |
| 1000 mi | Rain sensor and auto light sensor malfunction. This ultimately led to inability to turn on Side Assist as well. Apparently both problems fixed with new sensor. |
| 35000 mi US $3200 |
air conditioner valve |
| 21000 mi | One strip of LED lights in the right rear turn signal failed. Replaced entire rear turn signal assembly. Part replaced under warranty. |
| 36500 mi | Hood latch open sensor failed, causing the engine to stop checking oil levels and erroneously report that the car was low on oil and shouldn't be driven. |
| 43000 mi | Radio hopping between HD & regular signals |
| 44300 mi | Tire Pressure Warning Lite activated stating all 4 tires were low. |
| 45000 mi | Seat belt warning light on constantly despite all passengers wearing their seat belts. Replace faulty seat belt buckle. |
| 1000 mi | Replaced front driver-side power window motor |
| 96700 mi US $600 |
Horn was not working |
| 27300 mi US $395 |
Reverse camera cable was bad so camera quit working. Cable needed replacement. |
| 4300 mi | B&O sound system lost amp power. It lasted about 2 days then the amp power suddenly restored back to normalcy. The amp was replaced, actually for the 2cnd time as I had a radio problem (periodically no radio sound) a few months ago. |
| 8000 mi | B&O sound system periodically malfunctions. It has done this 4 times since taking delivery. They still cannot figure it out. Have pursued Lemon Law. its ashame, it's a fun car, when it's working. |
| 26000 mi | Backup camera became dim, then intermittently stopped working. Wiring harness replaced. |
| 29100 mi | Got low engine oil indicator. Dealer added 1L of oil, indicator remained. Diagnosis was a faulty hood contact switch. |
| 35000 mi US $185 |
Car wouldn't start. Jumpstarted by AAA, took to dealership, did diagnosis, found no problems. Car wouldn't start again when they brought it to me, was jumpstarted again. Has started fine ever since. |
| 5000 mi | FM radio would not auto scan for stations. Radio unit was replaced with new one. Problem fixed. |
| 53800 mi US $800 |
the heating didn't work , unless i pressed the gas pedal |
| 1000 mi | One touch up feature on drivers side window not working properly. Trip in Dec '10 did not fix it, have to go back to dealer. |
| 4000 mi | Fixed window switch. |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 57040 mi C $250 |
HVAC fan would not turn on. Replaced HVAC fan motor |
| 6820 mi | Odometer and extra info screen between speed and tach flickering. Loose wiring suspected. Due for final repair in April |
| 7220 mi | Entire electrical module for the info display cluster was fried and required complete replacement. |
| 50000 mi | Bluetooth microphone replaced |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| 1000 mi | Driver's window doesn't go up and down automaticly. Switch ordered. |
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