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2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2011 Audi S4 31 S4s, 10.0 months of data per S4, average 20600 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi A4 61 A4s, 10.0 months of data per A4, average 20900 miles26
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 5000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 15000 0 Air conditioning had very bad "dirty socks" smell due to mold / midew growth during winter season. 
Mar 2013 28000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 5000 0 problem with software for backup cam; TSB exists, but no fix yet; dealer will notify when fix is found. 
Mar 2012 11000 0 Malfunctioning backup camera, but only happens once every 2-4 weeks. 
Mar 2013 24000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 1000 500 Parking lot rash from another car--dealer repaired/repainted, then installed clear bra as planned. 
Apr 2013 15000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 5000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 44000 900 replaced wiper arm 

 

Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 4000 0 Transmission shifting roughly in 1st and 2nd gear both upshifting and downshifting. Dealer performed software upgrade for the problem. It is now definitely better, but not as smooth as I would like. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 16000 0 Car burns oil. Dealer replaced several parts and asked us to come back after 600 miles for inspection. 
Feb 2013 16700 0 Still burning oil, dealer installed new rings. Seems to have worked. The digital oil level sensor seems to be flaky now, but all else is ok. Once the sensor dies, dealer will replace.  
Mar 2013 17000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 9000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 10000 0 Driver side heated seat not working. Dealer replaced the part. 
Jun 2011 14000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 5000 0 Sunroof squeaked upon closing. Dealer adjusted to stop squeak. 
Nov 2011 6000 0 Seatbelt latch button on seatbelt fell off. It was replaced. 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0 Sunroof failed to close. Fix sunroof. 
Jun 2011 18000 0 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. 
Jul 2011 21300 0 HVAC control unit replaced, HVAC hose replaced, and car radio replaced as defective. HVAC unit was causing noise. Over $5,000 of cost covered by Audi. 
Dec 2011 38000 0 Steering Wheel radio control worked on and off. Switch was replaced. 
Feb 2012 45000 0 Engine burning oil. Changed PVC valve. 
Apr 2012 52300 0 Sunroof gets stuck open. Dealer repaired. 
Jan 2013 82000 150 Car was badly misfiring. Fixed with a can of fuel injection cleaner. 
Apr 2013 92000 0 Car was badly misfiring for the second time. This time they figured it was 2 ignition coils that needed to be replaced. 
May 2013 94000 4250 Pistons and rings needed to be replaced. 

 

Audi A4 in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 19000 0 The car randomly stuttered then the engine would turn itself off. After several days of doing this eventually would not start at all. Replaced fuel control solenoid. 
Mar 2013 29000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 5200 0 replacement lock assembly has been installed and everything is working properly. 
Mar 2013 17000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 1000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 12300 0 The rear door seals became unglued. This had previously happened (and was re-glued) @ 1000 miles. This time, the dealer decided to replace the door seals at no cost. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 14000 0 Key fob replaced for inability to operate door locks. 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 14000 0 Back-up camera would occasionally malfunction but dealer ordered replacement camera and installed it under warranty. 
Mar 2013 36000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 21000 0 Car would occasionally have a rough time starting. Engine would cough and revs would stay below 800RPM. 
Mar 2013 28000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 7000 0 Rough idle after cold start. Fixed per TSB. 
Mar 2012 20000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 14260 0 Occasional rough idle on start-up which would disappear after no more than 30 seconds. Dealer found trouble code and an existing TSB on the problem. Performed work which included an oil separator. 
Jul 2012 29920 0 occasional pre-detonation sound (pinging) on acceleration; occasional slightly rough idle which can occur at any time (warm/cold). 
Feb 2013 41540 0 knocking sound when accelerating e.g. 6th gear from 2,000 rpm. Happens intermittently. No codes. Used scope to look for carbon build up or leaking injector. Nothing found. Could not reproduce it again when measuring ignition timing. 
Mar 2013 44640 0 Passenger side headlamp washer door hinge broken on one side causing the door not to close properly. Required a whole new bumper skin to repair! Took repeated visits to shop before Audi would agree to cover it under warranty. 

 

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 1000 0 Sunroof mechanical failure/factory bulletin called for motor replacement. 
Nov 2011 5000 0 Electro-mechanical Parking Brake failed. Warning light came on instrument panel, parking brake stopped working completely. A complete new electronic switch assembly was installed after they sent the failed switch to Germany for inspection. 
Mar 2013 15000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 4000 0 CD player stopped working. Message said it was damaged. Dealer reset it (no real repair needed) and it works fine now. 
Mar 2013 24000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 0 Electronic parking brake episodically difficult to release. Problem fixed.  Window regulator was not working properly. Item fixed. 
Aug 2011 6000 0 Window regulator not working well. Window sometimes closes right after opening. 
Sep 2011 6000 0 Window regulator came in. Problem fixed. Sensor indicated low tire pressure when tires were properly inflated. Problem tracked to software. Fixed by reflash. 
Mar 2013 11000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 2700 0 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. 
Mar 2013 22000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 5580 0 Blind spot warning system seems to be out of calibration. Dealer was unable to replicate problem. 
Mar 2013 6820   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 14000 0 Felt like engine missing (erratic car vibration at idle, stopped). Dealer pulled codes, said no misfire. Returned car, will monitor and take back when more pronounced. 
Mar 2013 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 13000 0 Rear axle leak; repaired under warranty. 

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 3500 0 DSG transmission would shift early (at 5000 rpm) in 2nd gear, while I was in manual mode. All other gears allowed me to shift at redline (7000) rpm. Mechatronic unit was replaced, but problem remained. 
Mar 2013 12000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Singapore
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 6820 0 Update S-Tronic software to make grear 1 & 2 change during low speed. 

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 4000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 4500 75 DSG Transmission has been very jerky in the Dynamic mode. AUDI had a TSB on the problem and flashed the computer module. The final verdict isnt out yet as I could not alway reproduce this so I will wait a bit. 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. The wheel has started to flake 
Sep 2012 8000 0 Still having issues with the transmission. Cant always replicate the problem so the dealer says nothing he can do. 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. 
Dec 2012 9000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 19000 0 Finish peeling off start button. Dealer is replacing 
Jan 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 2000 0 Check engine light was on. Found the second bank intake was stuck open. Was taken back after the parts came in to be repaired. Took about 5 hours and they gave me a loaner car.  
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 1000 0 My DSG S4 shortshifts in manual mode. In automatic mode it will shift at redline no problem. Apparently most new S4s have this issue. Replaced front driver-side power window motor 
Apr 2011 3000 0 Engine coolant thermostat replaced Rear differential leaking oil, replaced seal. 
Jan 2012 7000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 1000 0 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. 
Mar 2013 10000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 13020 0 Front discs replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2013 50220   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 1000 0 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. 
Sep 2011 9000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 28000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 53000 800 delay shifting the heating didn't work , unless i pressed the gas pedal 

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 7000 0 Thermostat got stuck. Warning light came on. Would have cost about $650 after labor and parts, but it was under warranty. Thermostat replaced. 
Jul 2011 13000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 5700 0 Coolant level low. System checked for leak, none found. Coolant added. 
Oct 2011 15000 0 Faulty thermostat was replaced under warranty Both door panels squeak while driving. Shop followed Audi TSB, but problem still exists. 
Mar 2013 31000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 1700 0 Warning light came on for rear differential. Brought car in, they couldn't find any error codes logged. 
Sep 2011 8000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 1000 0 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. 
Jul 2012 19000 0 MMI HDD (Hard Disk Drive) failed resulting in replacement of Audi information module. 
Mar 2013 26000 0 Low oil level warning alerted after 2500 miles (since last oil addition). Dealer performed oil consumption test and found oil consumption within spec. Interval to add oil dropped from 5K to 3K to now 2.5K. Regular service is at 10K. 

 

Audi A4 in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 5000 0 FM radio would not auto scan for stations. Radio unit was replaced with new one. Problem fixed.  
Jun 2012 15000 0 Rear sports differential seals leaking and replaced Passenger side sun visor clip broken and replaced 
Mar 2013 23000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 1000 0 Driver's window doesn't go up and down automaticly. Switch ordered. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 4300 0 check engine light came on. it was a faulty evaporation valve. 
Apr 2012 9700 0 The aluminum trim on each front door had to be re-installed to eliminate an annoying rattle. 
Mar 2013 16000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 3700 0 Lubricated squeeking sunroof. 
Apr 2012 8000 0 TSB for brake squeal during light application of brakes during cold weather or when the brakes are still cool. Dealer replaced front rotors, pads and caliper slides. 
Dec 2012 15000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 22000 0 Noise coming from front wheel. No problem found. Deemed safe to drive. 

 

Audi A4 in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 13000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 14000 0 Gas vapor leak occurring during warm weather. Hard to replicate. Nauseating smell. 
Aug 2011 14000 0 Gas vapor leak again. Replaced some parts that seem unrelated. I'll see if it continues. 
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 2000 0 Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly. 
Dec 2010 3000 0 After that all was well, then I pushed the clutch down and it snapped and the pedal came up to the plastic under the steering column area. Replaced linkage pin again. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 3720 0 Weather seal on inside of rear right door jamb came loose, and would get stuck outside of closed door. Part ordered and replaced. 
Mar 2012 6820 0 Odometer and extra info screen between speed and tach flickering. Loose wiring suspected. Due for final repair in April 
May 2012 7220 0 Entire electrical module for the info display cluster was fried and required complete replacement. 
Jun 2012 7440   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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