Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Audi A4

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel speedometer/odometer (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A4


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Audi A4

The Electrical System problem

The contact owned a 2012 Audio A4. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, she saw smoke emerging from the front of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, notice flames in the head light compartment upon opening the hood.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Audi A4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 90,512 and at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 175,000.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

After a failed alternator and battery were replaced my entire electrical system has freaked out. 60,000mi on the dash, and my car is a brick. After a month on the lift the most well certified mechanics in my area, including some of Audi's own, are at a complete loss.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Audi A4 model year vehicles:



A4 Service Bulletins
A4 Safety Recalls
A4 Defect Investigations