Automatic Emergency Braking Problems of Audi A4

Audi A4 owners have reported 9 problems related to automatic emergency braking (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the A4.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Audi A4

Failure Date: 09/23/2025

My screen turns on and off consistently not allowing me to use my backup camera. Causing a small collision while backing up when the camera turned off unexpectedly. Additionally when it’s off it will auto break when I’m not close enough to hitting and it’s loud and yanked me. This has been an issue for some time and I’m seeing a significant amount of my models have this issue and it’s not safe.

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2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2020 Audi A4

Failure Date: 07/24/2025

Mmi screen keep turning on and off every minute. This mmi is a brain of Audi which controls cameras, sensor for brake and collision, parking assistance, etc. This mmi malfunction has been a big issue and none of the dealer had a permanent solution for the fault. As this mmi function begin to get worse, it could shut off the remaining functions as odometer, speed meter.

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3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Audi A4

Failure Date: 07/12/2025

While driving southbound on [xxx] near [xxx] in mississippi, the advanced driver-assistance systems (lane assist and radar) did not operate as designed. At highway speed, the vehicle gave no warnings, no steering correction, and no radar-based intervention prior to a severe crash. This failure of the safety systems placed my life at extreme risk. The vehicle had been properly serviced at an authorized dealer, and there were no warning lights or fault messages prior to the incident. After the crash, nearly all airbags deployed, but the crash data recorder shows abnormal timing information. The bosch event data recorder (edr) captured a force of 292 g’s, confirming the severity of the impact. Dash camera footage also documents that the systems failed to intervene before the collision. My primary complaint is not about the airbags but about the malfunction of the lane assist and radar systems and the manufacturer’s refusal to provide the requested reports that would verify the failure. When I requested the radar and lane assist reports from the manufacturer after their inspection, they admitted they would not provide them. Instead, they stated there was no defect. This is unacceptable because the data clearly exists, and withholding it prevents owners from knowing whether these safety systems can be trusted. The fact that these systems failed in a critical moment and the manufacturer is unwilling to disclose the information raises a serious safety concern not just for me, but for all owners of this model. I can provide supporting materials upon request, including dash camera video, the full bosch crash data report, and correspondence with the manufacturer. My concern is both the malfunction itself and the lack of transparency. Without access to the radar and lane assist data, owners cannot verify that the advanced safety systems they rely on are functioning properly. This failure and refusal to provide proof of system performance must be addressed to protect other dri information redacted pursuant to the freedom o.

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4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2020 Audi A4

Failure Date: 06/10/2025

Radio keeps cutting off and on randomly, nothing it seeming to fix the problem and all 2020 A4 owners have been running into this. It is also messing with backup camera. This needs to get brought to attention and find a solution.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2021 Audi A4

Failure Date: 03/27/2025

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 same failure and this was reported to the dealership. An online search will show just how many people have issues with the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster screen just went out while driving. I have to monitor my functions via the app on my phone. The dealer wants to charge me full price when every other model in 2021 has been recalled for the same issue. The A4 should be added to the instrument cluster recall for 2021 Audi.

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6 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Audi A4

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

The vehicle erroneously applies sudden emergency braking (Audi pre sense) without conditions warranting system activation. This malfunction occurs at the most dangerous of times, mostly while making left turns. Vehicles behind do not expect the vehicle ahead to suddenly stop which is going to cause an rear-end collision, and the timing for turning across lanes of traffic is leading to the potential front-end collision with opposing traffic. The sudden activation is unbelievably jarring and has caused shoulder and neck pain. This matter has been brought to the attention of the dealer on multiple occasions but codes are not produced for activation and I was told there is no "black box" to look at data history. This issue has been brought to the dealer's attention on 6/1/24, 12/21/24, & 1/2/25. The most recent incident occurred on 4/30/25 at approximately 2:00 p. M. During the same condition of making a left turn.

7 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2010 Audi A4

Failure Date: 03/10/2023

My parking brake keeps setting itself and then locking in place and it will not unlock now my gear shift will not shift I have no idea what's going on and it keeps happening and then it'll stop and it'll happen again it's going to cause an accident and it burns up oil like crazy I'm going through so much oil it's not even funny.

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8 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2015 Audi A4

Failure Date: 03/03/2023

Mmi system worked during test drive and then not worked after final sale: safety systems included: the multi media interface (mmi) system is an in-car user interface media system developed by Audi, and was launched at the 2001 frankfurt motor show. Mmi operates a large number of in car entertainment components, car electronics, and other functions. The list below indicates systems controllable by mmi. However, depending on the car model, along with version specified, only some functions will be available. Satellite navigation radio tuner media sources telephone hvac, climate control car setup (e. G. Central locking), global Audio settings, suspension settings rear view camera and parking sensors driver information (e. G. Fuel economy…) user manual apple carplay 2014 and later model.

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9 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2019 Audi A4

Failure Date: 11/16/2022

Audi presense kicked in so violently on the 280e freeway towards nyc from northern NJ, that my 15 y/o son now has a significant cervical spine injury, necessitating medical evaluation and treatment. The brakes were so abruptly applied by presense that we thought we had been hit by a car, but had not been in an accident. This is very dangerous, and now my son is injured, despite no accident occurring.

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Other Common Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi A4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Warnings problems
10
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
9
Adaptive Cruise Control problems
4


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