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2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 309 repairs.
2011 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Transmission software update for jerkiness in stop and go traffic. |
| 41000 mi | Transmission shifting hard at random times. Dealer performed a transmission adaptation (no mechanical repairs). |
| 77000 mi US $1005 |
Left front wheel bearing failure, aligned all four wheels and calibrated backup camera |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi | Delay in shifting, and throttle application - and trans hunting or waiting to find a gear. |
| 65000 mi US $1000 |
Oil seal was leaking |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 4300 mi | DSG Transmission has been very jerky in the Dynamic mode. AUDI had a TSB on the problem and flashed the computer module. The final verdict isnt out yet as I could not alway reproduce this so I will wait a bit. |
| 8000 mi | Still having issues with the transmission. Cant always replicate the problem so the dealer says nothing he can do. |
| 53800 mi US $800 |
delay shifting |
| 63000 mi US $700 |
delay on down shift when gets hot |
| 26000 mi | Leaking fluid |
| 19840 mi | Left rear Differential Seal leaking. Repaired under TSB# 2026049/8 Vehicle still under warranty. Would have cost $2600. TSB is for S4 and S5 with quattro sports rear differential. Re-re both rear coils. Replaced both drive axels. |
| 28520 mi | Dsg issues mechatronic failure. Dealer is struggling to sort out issue DSG failure, Mechatronics needs to be replaced - car has been at the dealer for 6 days - replaced gear box |
| 67580 mi | The DSG automatic transmission failed and made the car go into limp mode, preventing the car from being driveable. The dealership diagnosed the problem to a faulty circuit board and replaced it. This is a common problem. TSB. |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
Failure of Mechatronic Unit! Prevalent in this model and dealers are not cooperative when it comes to repairs. |
| 120000 mi US $1989 |
The car did not have reverse, 2nd, 4th or 6th gears: It could only drib=ve in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th gears. TSB. |
| 56000 mi US $50 |
Repair cost was $50 because I purchased an additional warranty. Transmission had a hard thud and lurch forward at slow speeds when downshifting to 2nd and 1st gear. |
| 78000 mi US $750 |
Mechatronic unit failure |
| 22000 mi | On the highway, the engine revved to redline because the transmission did not engage a lower gear when pressing the gas pedal to accelerate. The car coasted in neutral instead before eventually selecting a lower gear. |
| 25800 mi | Several warning lights came on: Rear Differential Warning Light, ESP Light, Dynamic Steering Light. Dealer unable to duplicate, and reset the warning lights. Recommended further investigation if lights came back on. Rear Sport Differential light came back on. Audi U.S. service techs found 1 of 3 oil temp sensors in rear differential was faulty. No problem with sensor, oil temp, or mechanicals. Updated algorithm code. Problem solved. |
| 35000 mi | The transmission often jerked between 1st & 2nd gear at slow speed. Replaced mechatronics unit and reprogrammed per TSB#2027363/3 and TACH#1255687. Problem resolved. |
| 15000 mi | Rear sports differential seals leaking and replaced |
| 45100 mi | Great shift sensor failure and replacement. |
| 67100 mi US $3800 |
Mechatronics unit replacement and reprogram. |
| 5800 mi | Warning light came on for rear differential. Brought car in, they couldn't find any error codes logged. |
| 25200 mi US $100 |
Sudden shift to neutral from highway speed. Problem with DSG sensor (mechatronic unit) |
| 33000 mi | Rear final drive leaking fluid |
| 42000 mi | Drive range sensor malfunctioned. Transmission removed, dissassembled, sensor replaced. Rear differential fluid leaking. Replaced axle shafts. |
| 44300 mi | Gearbox malfunction warning on dash. Car went to limp home mode, and had extreme difficulty shifting. Seal ring failed, fluid leaked at radiator. Replaced seals & fluid. |
| 3000 mi | Rear differential leaking oil, replaced seal. |
| 59000 mi US $6000 |
Mechatronics unit failed due to thermostat failing in closed position, resulting in car overheating. No coolant loss was seen, this was entirely a thermostat failure. The resulting overheating caused electronics in the Mechatronics unit for the DSG to fail, putting the car into a limp mode where the transmission Reverse and Even gears were unavailable. Problem solved when mechatronics unit was replaced and the transmission reconfigured by the dealer. |
| 77500 mi C $600 |
Leaking transmission seal discovered during transmission oil change. 2.5 hours of labour required + parts. |
| 89900 mi C $4000 |
Seals on transmission failed. Transmission removed, seals and pump replaced. Underlying cause is speculative, but it may be that the dealer (who replaced the transmission fluid as part of scheduled maintenance) overfilled the transmission. |
| 3300 mi | DSG transmission would shift early (at 5000 rpm) in 2nd gear, while I was in manual mode. All other gears allowed me to shift at redline (7000) rpm. Mechatronic unit was replaced, but problem remained. Update: 2012 S5 that replaced this car does the same. |
| 25000 mi | Started car, got the message "Gearbox malfunction, you may continue driving." Dealership replaced PCB on mechatronic unit. |
| 6820 mi | Update S-Tronic software to make grear 1 & 2 change during low speed. |
| 13000 mi | Rear axle leak; repaired under warranty. |
2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 132000 mi US $1800 |
Sport differential. Needed new sensor kit, new solenoids, and fluid. |
| 34000 mi US $250 |
Fluid leak on CV joint - could have been ignored. If it was under original warranty would have been repaired at no cost under Technical Service Bulletin 2026049. |
| 850 mi | Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly First time pin was replaced. Then car had very jerky shifting went in and out, defective pressure plate, replaced clutch. Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly. |
| 3000 mi | After that all was well, then I pushed the clutch down and it snapped and the pedal came up to the plastic under the steering column area. Replaced linkage pin again. |
| 57700 mi US $85 |
Squeaky clutch pedal. Clutch Master Cylinder replaced. |
| 64480 mi C $56 |
Sport differential seals were leaking. New seals installed covered under extended warranty. |
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