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Audi A4 2009-2016 (B8)
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- Price
- $35,500–$44,000
- MPG
- 27
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
A well-built quattro stalwart in its final years, shadowed by the B8 engine's documented oil-consumption and timing-chain history.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 4 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 33% of cars we track.
12.4 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 3% of other sedans we track.
Adequate rear room and a 12.4 cu ft trunk; midpack for compact luxury.
Secure quattro grip and honest steering, but the aging B8 platform trailed newer rivals by 2015.
MMI of this era lacks CarPlay and feels dated; equipment was thorough for the time.
Solid, quiet, and well-built - classic Audi cabin strength.
Luxury brands like Audi tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls7 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
7 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2015–2016
- Engine — 13 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (2016)
- Electrical — 6 complaints (2015)
2016
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system17V002000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked wi
- RecallElectrical: wiring17V622000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system18V229000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can
- Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Car has 69,700 miles. All Audi suggested maintenance has been done. Synthetic oil changed every 5,000 miles (more frequently than Audi 10,000 mile recommendation). At 60,000 mile oil change, engine used 1 qt of oil. At 65,000 miles engine used 2 qts oil. At 69,500 mile oil change engine used
2015
- RecallAirbags14V667000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag con
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system17V002000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked wi
- RecallElectrical: wiring17V622000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system18V229000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can
- Complaint clusterEngine13 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Oil consumption is extremely high this vehicle burns way to much oil in short amount of time. Oil has to be added every 300 to 400 miles and there are no leaks present
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 entertainmen
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The engine failed while I was driving. The car did not show any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms, it just jumped and died. I had the car towed to my mechanic. The mechanic thought it was the starter, but then realized the chain had broken and it hit other parts of the engine, including the
Cost to own$28,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$35,500–$44,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,000/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
31
Combined MPG
27
Horsepower
220 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
12.4 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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