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Audi reliability and problems by model

Owners have filed 6,239 complaints about Audi models with NHTSA since 2010, and Audi has filed 26 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.

From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.

Audi models

ModelComplaintsModel yearsMost complaintsMost named
Q51,3112010–20262018Engine
Q78992010–20262017Engine
A64702010–20262019Electrical system
A34572010–20262015Airbags
A44472010–20252020Electrical system
A53092010–20262020Electrical system
A4 allroad2522013–20242013Steering
Q32382015–20262020Electrical system
Q82022019–20252019Electrical system
S41872010–20222010Transmission and drivetrain
A81662010–20212013Engine
A3 Cabriolet1642015–20192015Airbags
e-tron1512019–20232019Electrical system
S51392010–20262018Transmission and drivetrain
A71352012–20212019Electrical system
SQ51212013–20262018Engine
S61052010–20252013Engine
S3882015–20242015Airbags
Q5 e642020–20252021Electrical system
A4 Avant582011–20122011Engine
S7582013–20212013Engine
A5 Cabriolet512010–20172010Airbags
Q4 E-tron462022–20252024Electrical system
Q6 E-tron342025–20272025Electrical system
S8322013–20212013Engine
Q5 Sportback292022–20232022Engine
allroad262013–20182013Steering

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Recent Audi warranty extensions

The latest warranty extensions Audi filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.

  • Jun 2025· Electrical system· A8, Q7, A7, S7, S8, Q8

    For applicable vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to repair the Virtual Cockpit by an authorized Audi dealer for a period of 15 years or 125,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s original in-service date.

  • Apr 2022· Airbags· Q5, A5, A4, A3, A6, A8

    This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan, Q5, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, RS4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S6 Sedan, S6 Sedan, TT…

  • Sep 2020· Engine and cooling· Q5, A3, A6, A8, Q7, A7

    Reminders - TDI Approved Emissions Modifications, Emissions Compliant Repairs, corrections and extended warranty / warranty policy and loaner vehicle overview

  • Sep 2019· Equipment and accessories· A3

    This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty limited warranty extension for Model Year 2010 - 2013 2.0L TDI vehicles. Revised September 18, 2019 to include information about vehicles with a totaled status, and revised "Loaner Vehicle Applicability" statement.

  • Sep 2019· Equipment and accessories· Q7

    This is the extended warranty for Gen 2.1 TDI vehicles. Revised September 18, 2019 to include information about vehicles with a totaled status, and revised "Loaner Vehicle Applicability" statement.

  • Jun 2018· Engine and cooling· Q5, Q7, Q3, Q8, e-tron, Q5 e

    For Audi 3.0 L TDI Generation 2.1 SUV vehicles repaired by the emissions modification recall, the following warranty extension is applicable.Extended Emissions Warranty?

  • Mar 2018· Equipment and accessories· Q5, A3, A6, A8, Q7, A7

    This communication asks dealers to contact Audi Warranty if they have any questions about the extended warranty coverage for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles.

  • Nov 2017· Engine and cooling· Q7

    This communication notifies dealers that the Class Bridge Warranty extension is no longer valid on Gen 2.1 TDI vehicles because the repair is available.

  • Dec 2016· Equipment and accessories· Q5, A6, A8, Q7, A7

    This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the exhaust gas temperature sensor for certain models and model years. This document details the terms of the warranty extension.

  • Dec 2016· Electrical system· Q5, A6, A8, A4 allroad, A7, A3 Cabriolet

    This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the NVLD pressure switch for certain models and model years. This document details the terms of the warranty extension.

  • Jul 2016· Equipment and accessories· A5 Cabriolet

    Extended Warranty Coverage for Your Audi

  • Nov 2015· Equipment and accessories· A3

    This document modifies the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual in regards to the limited warranty extension on the injection pump.

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