Models
Every Audi model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1995–2025 | 2,897 |
| A6 | 1994–2026 | 1,662 |
| Q5 | 2008–2026 | 1,351 |
| Q7 | 2006–2026 | 1,054 |
| A3 | 1997–2026 | 734 |
| S4 | 1989–2025 | 589 |
| A5 | 2008–2026 | 325 |
| TT | 1999–2024 | 319 |
| A4 allroad | 2013–2025 | 254 |
| A8 | 1995–2026 | 252 |
| Q3 | 2008–2026 | 242 |
| Q8 | 2019–2026 | 203 |
| A3 Cabriolet | 2015–2019 | 164 |
| e-tron | 2019–2025 | 151 |
| S5 | 2008–2026 | 142 |
| S6 | 1992–2025 | 141 |
| A7 | 2007–2025 | 138 |
| SQ5 | 2012–2026 | 124 |
| Quattro | 1984–2009 | 98 |
| S3 | 2000–2025 | 88 |
| 100 | 1985–2001 | 87 |
| Allroad | 1998–2023 | 86 |
| A4 Cabriolet | 2006–2009 | 64 |
| A4 Avant | 2008–2012 | 60 |
| S7 | 2012–2025 | 58 |
| 90 | 1985–2000 | 54 |
| A5 Cabriolet | 2008–2025 | 51 |
| 5000 | 1981–1991 | 49 |
| Q4 e-tron | 2022–2026 | 46 |
| RS6 | 2003–2020 | 43 |
| S8 | 1998–2026 | 42 |
| Q6 e-tron | 2025–2027 | 37 |
| Q5 Sportback | 2021–2025 | 29 |
| A6 Allroad | 2020–2026 | 23 |
| 80 | 1985–1995 | 23 |
| RS 3 | 2017–2026 | 22 |
| e-tron Sportback | 2020–2025 | 22 |
| e-tron GT | 2022–2026 | 22 |
| Cabriolet | 1993–2003 | 22 |
| 200 | 1985–1993 | 18 |
| SQ7 | 2020–2026 | 17 |
| RS 7 | 2014–2026 | 17 |
| S5 Cabriolet | 2010–2025 | 16 |
| R8 | 2006–2025 | 14 |
| 4000 | 1981–1991 | 14 |
| SQ8 | 2020–2026 | 12 |
| RS 5 | 2013–2025 | 12 |
| Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 2022–2026 | 11 |
| V8 | 1989–1994 | 11 |
| RS 6 Avant | 2021–2026 | 8 |
| RS5 | 2010–2017 | 8 |
| TT Roadster | 2009–2023 | 7 |
| RS 4 | 2007–2008 | 7 |
| RS e-tron GT | 2022–2026 | 7 |
| SQ6 E-Tron | 2025–2027 | 7 |
| RS Q8 | 2020–2026 | 6 |
| A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2016–2018 | 4 |
| A3 Etron | 2008–2020 | 3 |
| TTS | 2009–2023 | — |
| TT RS | 2012–2023 | — |
| Coupe | 1985–1993 | 2 |
| A5 Sportback | 2018–2025 | 1 |
| A1 | 2010–2022 | — |
| a6-avant | 2006–2011 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2016–2022 | — |
| A4 allroad quattro | 2011–2012 | — |
| RS Q3 | 2013–2022 | — |
| RS3 | 2021 | — |
| S1 | 2010–2020 | — |
| s5-sportback | 2018–2025 | 0 |
| RS4 | 2004–2023 | 0 |
| SQ5 Sportback | 2021–2025 | 0 |
| RS7 | 2012–2020 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Q5 E · Audi · Q4 E-Tron Sportback · E-Tron Quattro · Q6 Sportback E-Tron · Q5 Hybrid · B8 · A6 Sportback E-Tron · A7 E · R8 Spyder · A8 L E · Coupe GT · S E-Tron GT · S6 Sportback E-Tron · rs-5-sportback · tts-roadster · s8-plus · rs-5-cabriolet · r8-gt · rs5-cabriolet · Q8 e-tron · R8 GT Spyder · SQ8 E-Tron · s5-cabrio · SQ8 Sportback E-Tron · Q8 Sportback E-Tron · a7-phev · a8-phev · all · c6 · c7 · d3 · d4 · mpv · q5-phev · rs-4-cabriolet · S4 Cabriolet · sq5-phev · SQ6 Sportback E-Tron.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Audi models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system2,487
- Air bags1,959
- Engine1,691
- Power train1,135
- Unknown or other941
- Exterior lighting799
- Fuel/propulsion system757
- Steering704
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
130 Audi alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2006; the latest 10 are below.
| Q2 SR/02686/26 · 2 Oct 2026 | Injuries |
| Q3 SR/02351/26 · 28 Aug 2026 | Injuries |
| Q3 SR/02287/26 · 21 Aug 2026 | Injuries |
| Q5 SR/01448/26 · 22 May 2026 | Injuries |
| A5, A6 E-TRON, Q4 E-TRON SR/01052/26 · 10 Apr 2026 | Injuries |
| A3, A3 Cabrio, A4 Cabrio, A5, Q5 SR/00790/26 · 20 Mar 2026 | Injuries |
| RS Q8 SR/04433/25 · 19 Dec 2025 | Fire |
| A6, A7, Q7, Q8 SR/04382/25 · 19 Dec 2025 | Injuries |
| Q5 SR/03987/25 · 14 Nov 2025 | Fire |
| A6, A7, Q5 SR/03985/25 · 14 Nov 2025 | Fire |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
8,523,062 new Audi cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (212,968), Italy (55,490), France (45,178), Spain (35,126), Belgium (26,372).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 484,141 | 121 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 461,023 | 123 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 584,345 | 145 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 720,977 | 161 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 694,642 | 160 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 793,053 | 164 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 803,426 | — |
| 2015 | 734,906 | — |
| 2014 | 692,628 | — |
| 2013 | 660,637 | — |
| 2012 | 669,922 | — |
| 2011 | 632,084 | — |
| 2010 | 591,278 | — |
Most registered Audi models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Q3 | 77,596 |
| A3 40 Tfsie | 71,426 |
| A1 Sportback | 35,365 |
| Q2 | 33,789 |
| A4 Avant | 33,416 |
| A6 Avant | 24,459 |
| Q5 | 24,045 |
| Q5 Sportback | 22,063 |
| E-tron 55 | 19,456 |
| Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron | 11,467 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
415,430 Audi cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid cars average 7.2 l/100 km on the road, against 6.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 15% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.9 l/100 km against 1.6 l/100 km on paper, with 26% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 92,494 | 7.9 | 6.8 | +17% |
| Petrol hybrid | 76,760 | 8.5 | 7.2 | +18% |
| Diesel | 73,266 | 6.3 | 5.3 | +20% |
| Diesel hybrid | 123,570 | 7.2 | 6.3 | +15% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 49,340 | 6.9 | 1.6 | +341% |
By model
| Model | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | 34,472 | 6.7 | 5.6 | +19% |
| A1 | 31,750 | 6.6 | 5.9 | +13% |
| A4 Avant | 28,158 | 6.2 | 5.3 | +17% |
| A3 | 22,931 | 5.6 | 4.7 | +19% |
| a6-avant | 18,960 | 7.1 | 6.0 | +18% |
| Q2 | 18,776 | 7.1 | 6.2 | +15% |
| Q5 | 17,304 | 7.4 | 6.5 | +13% |
| Q5 Sportback | 12,702 | 7.6 | 6.6 | +16% |
| A5 Sportback | 6,804 | 6.5 | 5.5 | +18% |
| Q8 | 6,046 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Q7 | 5,375 | 9.2 | 8.1 | +14% |
| A6 | 4,754 | 6.9 | 5.8 | +20% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0