2021 Model Year

Audi A4

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V742000 Oct 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V606000 Aug 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Tires
Aug 2025

Tires are original equipment. Only 19,000 miles on them. Was told all 4 tires have belt shifts and hop some. Suggested they should be replaced. Thes...

Power Train
Aug 2025

I am writing to report a persistent issue with my 2021 Audi A4, VIN [XXX] . I have been experiencing a noticeable vibration, humming, and shuddering...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 2025

The instrument cluster has failed per the recall 90VC. Audi issued the recall for every model made in 2021 with the exception of the A3 and A4 and I b...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

The instrument cluster has stop working. Have to monitore vehicle information, Mileage, service, Safty notifications and general vehicle information...

Electrical System
Jun 2025

The main instrument cluster is not stable- it tries to start up then crashes. As a result, speedometer, rpm’s, gas tank gauge, etc are not available w...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2025

I have a 2021 audi a4 that is also being affected by the instrument cluster failure/recall. My model , a4 was not included but I am experiencing the s...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 2025

The vehicle at 13,xxx miles on the high ways, and during stop & go traffic; vehicle begins to tremble, transmission and floor shakes, rpms are higher...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Jul 2022

The reversing image occasionally appears white screen phenomenon During the process of reversing, the reversing screen suddenly turns white and canno...

SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
Nov 2021

The contact leased a 2021 Audi A4. The contact stated that the dealer had provided her with the vehicle rental while her vehicle was being repaired. T...

Suspension
Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V295000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Audi A4 has 11 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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