2012 Audi A4 Avant Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Audi A4 Avant, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 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.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Audi A4 Avant have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,555 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 mechanic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2019 · Electrical system
“Car has been intermittently shutting down while driving. And starting up the car has become more and more randomly justified. Some times it starts up right away, some times it just takes a few cranks.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2019 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 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 2012 Audi A4 Avant
How do I know if my 2012 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.