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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 19840 mi | The passenger's side headlight washer is intermittently getting stuck in the open position. Can be closed with a slight push. Problem is persisting for at least a year. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | Dead Battery |
| 111000 mi US $461 |
Replaced faulty AC sensor |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45700 mi | Mmi knob broke off. Dealer replaced it. |
| 37000 mi | Heating system not working |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 12000 mi | Left Headlight burned out, Dealer said too early for this to have happened so checked entire system; found cause of problem and fixed. Checking the system is why in shop for 2 days. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 48000 mi | Fixed loose ground connection for rear window defroster |
| 42000 mi US $85 |
Blower fan motor faulty. Also replaced regulator. 8K1820021C - Fan 8K0820521B - Regulator |
| 33000 mi | During evasive maneuvers, dash would light up and sport-diff would report failed (no sport-diff installed). Steering assist failed. Stop/Restart would clear the codes. Diagnosed to be a bad voltage regulator. |
| 43000 mi | 'One-touch' up/down feature not working. Dealer re-adjusted pinch protection. |
| 32500 mi US $1200 |
Puncture to A/C condenser. Condenser replaced |
| 26000 mi | IPod cable replaced after error message "Cannot read device" was received several times on device selection. |
| 25000 mi | Compressor failed. Had to order new one from Germany. |
| 47000 mi | Rear door, drivers side, upper speaker blown. |
| 26200 mi | faulty hood sensor, not resetting engine oil level measurement |
| 11300 mi | Cold air was blowing intermittently. Dealer replaced sensor. |
| 9000 mi | alternator over charging, replaced voltage regulator for alternator |
| 71300 mi | Centre instrument cluster display went blank. Removed instrument cluster to investigate, look for bulbs, etc. No easily servicable parts found. Someone on a forum said give it a whack. Tried that as a last resort before giving in to going to dealer for repair and it worked! ...however it went out again yesterday (was good for 2 weeks)...will try same method again but doubtful... |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Replaced weak battery |
| 42000 mi US $800 |
Control module for windshield wipers not working and needed to be replaced. |
| 36300 mi US $200 |
replaced battery |
| 52000 mi US $80 |
Hood latch sensor malfunctioned. |
| 12400 mi C $200 |
Bluetooth connection to phone seems to cause intermittent total lack of sound |
| 44500 mi | Brake wear sensor harness had a damaged wire. Replaced under warranty. |
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