2014 Audi A4 recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2014 Audi A4 and 32 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine (13 reports), followed by steering (9). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2014 Audi A4 problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Visibility/Wiper · Aug 28, 2026 · OR
I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen explicitly instructed me in writing via text message to…
Service Brakes · Aug 28, 2026 · OR
I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen explicitly instructed me in writing via text message to…
Engine · Aug 28, 2026 · OR
I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen explicitly instructed me in writing via text message to…
Engine · Nov 19, 2025 · CA
The timing chain and tensioner in my 2014 Audi A4 Quattro (VIN: [XXX] ) failed without warning, causing the engine to suddenly stall and become inoperable while in motion. This presented a serious safety hazard. Although my vehicle is slightly outside the settlement mileage and time limit, timing chains are considered a lifetime component and are not a maintenance item,…
Engine · Jan 30, 2025 · MO
Hi My name is [XXX] and I have an 2014 Audi A4 that has been consuming to much oil ever since I bought it . I see the vehicles contained defective pistons that caused excessive oil consumption. Can you please help with this ? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 9, 2024 · 98,000 miles · WA
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to proceed, the vehicle stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The contact and her boyfriend shifted into neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road for a while until the vehicle eventually restarted. The Electronic power control (EPC) warning light was illuminated.…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jul 12, 2024 · 82,000 miles · GA
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a message advising to stop the vehicle immediately was displayed. The contact pulled into a parking lot, where the contact noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the coolant pump had failed and needed to be replaced.…
Exterior Lighting · Mar 25, 2024 · NY
The third brake light intermittently stops working. Being that it is intermittent, it tells me the led and circuitry are working. Also, a warning alert will illuminate on my dash instrument cluster and not when the light is working again. Upon further searching on-line, there is an issue with a solder joint cracking. I believe this is the case because when i jiggle the…
Engine · Mar 4, 2024 · TX
Heating/ cooling system is not functioning correctly, continues to get warning meage from car heating/coolant warning, and engine coolant is leaking out
Engine · Nov 13, 2023 · FL
Loss of power / Turning onto oncoming traffic there was severe hesitation. Which caused the car to not move onto oncoming traffic quick enough causing both oncoming vehicles to maneuver around. Upon going to the mechanic he states I have oil in the engine from faulty piston rings which he states he has seen multiple times in these models.
Unknown or Other · Jun 26, 2023 · TX
I was driving down the highway and my sunroof suddenly exploded randomly. No signs of anything hitting it at all.
Engine · Mar 11, 2023 · NJ
With out warning vehicle engine shut down in the middle of the highway causing loss of power to breaks and steering. Mechanics assessment states engine is mechanically or electrically blocked. Upon investigating issue I found numerous law suits regarding engine piston failure. Please see civil action docket number L-001632-21. Found on class action .org
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Audi A4 have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2014 Audi A4 in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (13), steering (9), electrical system (3).