2011 Audi A4 Avant Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Audi A4 Avant. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Audi A4 Avant have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,993 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2011 Audi A4. The contact stated she needed to add 1 quart of oil frequently to the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2021 · Engine
“Car was parked outside our apartment building. It was off and hadn't been driven in over 20hrs. At 11am a fire broke out in the rear driver side seat. Fire department arrived put out the fire, said it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2019 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Audi A4 (A4 Avant quattro, A4 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi A4 Avant model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A4 Avant model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Audi A4 Avant | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Audi A4 Avant | 0 | 32 |
| 2012 Audi A4 Avant | 0 | 26 |
Checking a specific 2011 Audi A4 Avant
How do I know if my 2011 Audi A4 Avant has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.