2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 problems and repair histories that follow it.
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Audi S4 | 21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2012 | Audi A4 | 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19 |
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2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2013 | 0 | The passenger's side headlight washer is intermittently getting stuck in the open position. Can be closed with a slight push. Problem is persisting for at least a year. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Rear panel was making a rattling noise when playing certain songs. Certain rare drum beats would hit the resonant frequency and make the rear deck sound like a blown speaker. A4 has no speakers in rear deck. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Front driver side door's rubber seal was came out. Dealer glued it tightly but I have watch it out for other doors. |
| Feb | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Front and passenger door rubber seal was came out again. I was extremely upset and the dealer replaced (NOT glued) entire both weather strip under warranty. |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Left Headlight burned out, Dealer said too early for this to have happened so checked entire system; found cause of problem and fixed. Checking the system is why in shop for 2 days. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | IPod cable replaced after error message "Cannot read device" was received several times on device selection. |
| Audi A4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Brakes would squeal extremely loud when the weather would get cold. I found out this was common and there was a TSB on the issue. I called my dealer and they replaced the pads (and possibly some other parts) in a day. Problem fixed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | EPC light would come on and car would misfire under full throttle. Dealer swapped the number 6 coil pack with number 5 and problem solved. |
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 16120 | 0 | right headlight washer was getting stuck in the extended position. dealership performed a tsb. |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 4700 | 0 | Jerky and severely abrupt shifting in stop/go traffic and at stops on hills with DSG transmission. Dealer says "performs as normal." |
| Oct | 2012 | 12700 | 0 | Second trip for jerky DSG transmission. Dealer again says "performs as normal." |
| Nov | 2012 | 14300 | 0 | DSG reflash, fluid check; recalibration of Mechatronics unit |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | 2nd reflash of DSG; diagnosed as possibly faulty Mechatronics unit; none available in US. At this point I decided to pursue buyback under Song-Beverly act. |
| Feb | 2013 | 16000 | 0 | Audi S4 bought back for jerky DSG transmission that dealer could not fix. Software reacts erratically to a small percentage of drivers who follow a similar throttle, brake input pattern. No fix for it. |
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Cold air was blowing intermittently. Dealer replaced sensor. |
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Nuisance Check Engine Light - Software upgrade was installed to ensure problem wouldn'r reoccur. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | The weather stripping on the driver door came loose and was hanging out the bottom of the door when it was closed. Dealer replaced the stripping under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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