2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2012

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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%)

Chart based on 181 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4.

2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 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

68000 mi

US $70
replace hood strut 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

72000 mi

US $240
my side mirrors glass fall on same day. Not covered by warranty . Ordered from the dealer and installed myself . 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

49000 mi Clip holding frame/spring inside seat broke. Caused seat to lean back on one side. Dealer replaced plastic clip. Fixed. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

6700 mi Got tired of driving car with bad perelli tires, audi canada refuse to resolve,, traded in for 2013 AudiA4 ,, just to experience same problem again,, same bad tires issues,,, going in for tire balance and usual nonsense.. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

56000 mi

US $200
Engine cover underneath the car needed to be fastened. 
106600 mi

US $500
Windshield wiper motor failed 
37000 mi Rear center seat belt buckle failed to latch. Identified 12+ months prior but this was the first opportunity to have it repaired. 
8000 mi Hood latch replaced 
16120 mi right headlight washer was getting stuck in the extended position. dealership performed a tsb. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

30000 mi rear window shade not working. 
24000 mi windshield washer nozzle, sprays above windshield. 

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

45000 mi Windshield replaced 

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Other Problems

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