Audi - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Audi models

The following chart shows the Audi models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Audi has sold far more A4 model cars than the RS4 model.

Table 1. Compare Audi models

Audi ModelNumber of Problems
  A4
3,747
  A6
1,941
  Q5
1,926
  Q7
1,405
  A3
1,140
  S4
629
  A5
458
  TT
365
  Q3
360
  A8
341
  S5
210
  A7
196
  S6
169
  Quattro
121
  Allroad
62
  S8
51
  RS6
48
  Cabriolet
19
  RS4
7

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Audi built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Audi cars have reported a total of 13,195 problems across all Audi models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Audi models, is 444.5. Cars from Audi's 2018 model year have the most problems reported (832 problems).

Table 2. Number of problems reported during the vehicle's first year in service

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Audi
45
  2025 Audi
197
  2024 Audi
85
  2023 Audi
150
  2022 Audi
190
  2021 Audi
332
  2020 Audi
645
  2019 Audi
537
  2018 Audi
832
  2017 Audi
757
  2016 Audi
500
  2015 Audi
627
  2014 Audi
493
  2013 Audi
678
  2012 Audi
562
  2011 Audi
461
  2010 Audi
466
  2009 Audi
368
  2008 Audi
441
  2007 Audi
523
  2006 Audi
603
  2005 Audi
440
  2004 Audi
352
  2003 Audi
398
  2002 Audi
378
  2001 Audi
498

🔎 Common problems of Audi Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Audi cars. The number one most common problem of Audi cars is related to the vehicle's electrical system, with 1,989 problems reported. The second most common Audi car problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,953 problems).



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