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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (7%)
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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 181 repairs.
2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43400 mi | Moonroof sun shade convenience retracting/closing feature wasn't working (one button press didn't open/close the sunshade, it had to be held down). The dealer replaced the faulty switch. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 27000 mi | Replaced door seals that were pulling away from the doors. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Front driver side door's rubber seal was came out. Dealer glued it tightly but I have watch it out for other doors. |
| 26800 mi | Front door rubber seal came out again. Dealer replaced both weather strip completely. |
| 45000 mi | Projection lenses were fogging from a leak on the driver's side. Assembly replaced under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | Rear panel was making a rattling noise when playing certain songs. Certain rare drum beats would hit the resonant frequency and make the rear deck sound like a blown speaker. A4 has no speakers in rear deck. When they repaired the rattle, they broke a piece of plastic. They ordered the part and repaired it. They brought it to my attention as they didn't want to have any cracks. They were very particular. I was happy. Great dealer service. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45700 mi | Pinch weld in body near rear strut tower was rattling. Dealer said there was not enough glue and fixed it. |
| 54300 mi US $55 |
Visor clip broke off. 54 bucks for a peice of plastic from the dealer! Looked it up online this is a common problem |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 39100 mi | Weather seals on passenger doors came off and replaced under warranty. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 22600 mi | Nob fell off |
| 49000 mi | Door trim |
| 58000 mi US $40 |
visor clip broke |
| 42000 mi | Mmi center joystick knob broke |
| 43000 mi | Visor clip broke. Replaced. Dealer stated that I need to use the 'European' method to return visor to storage position using thumb and forefinger. |
| 39100 mi | Starter button finish was peeling. Replaced by dealer. |
| 20000 mi | Headlights condensation leaving marks, changed under warranty |
| 49000 mi | Sunroof failed to open/close |
| 34000 mi US $40 |
Sun visor clips both snapped in cold conditions. Center media knob black joystick also snapped off. |
| 20000 mi | Driver door weatherstripping came loose. |
| 33000 mi | driver side headlight was hazy. ventilation did not clear it up |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 24000 mi | parking break button metal covering-pealing off. |
| 29000 mi | Replaced parking brake button, metal covering was peeling off. |
| 8000 mi | The weather stripping on the driver door came loose and was hanging out the bottom of the door when it was closed. Dealer replaced the stripping under warranty. |
| 41100 mi | Car still made a rubbing/clicking noise when manual transmission was in 6th gear. Dealer found that it was the leather shift boot. They lubricated the leather, but the problem came back within 1 day of getting the car back. Moon roof squealed when traveling along its track near close. Dealer follow protocol to lubricate the path, but the problem did not go away. |
| 25420 mi | Loose window trim was squeaking. |
| 41540 mi C $20 |
Replaced RH trunk hinge cover (old one had broken clips and would not stay in position). 10 minutes to repair. Replacement part purchased from eBay. |
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