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2015 Audi A4 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2015 Audi A4 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (20) and the electrical system (7). Those complaints describe 4 crashes and 6 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 76 and the 2016 has 26.

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BFewer problems than a typical A4 year, for its age

#161 most complained-about 2015 vehicle

Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Deaths
0

Most common 2015 Audi A4 problems

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44 complaints about the 2015 Audi A4

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Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11750557
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A4. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted after 20 minutes, and the coolant warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,177.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11703017
Engine & coolingFuel system

Spark plug for damaged due to oil seeping into it. This could lead to overheating of engine or cylinders getting damaged potentially leading to vehicle malfunction when I drive. Audi inspected the part and recommended to reseal the top of the engine. There was a warning for check engine which led to identifying the problem

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11643290
Engine & cooling

The vehicle has an oil consumption issue whereby I top off the oil in about every 400 miles. The dealership indicated that this is a known problem with Audi. The issue first started with warnings that engine is overheating and with further warnings that oil level is low

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11643289
Engine & cooling

No 3 cylinder piston ring failure .Loss of compression.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11629116
Engine & cooling

Piston ring defect and blew from over oil consumption. All years from Audi A4 2012-2019 recall law suit but they did not include 2015 which all years and models have same piston ring manufacturer defect it blew on me while I was driving home . Lucky I was in neighborhood and not on highway very unsafe.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11579965
Electrical systemDriver assistance

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 entertainment components, car electronics, and other functions. The list below indicates systems controllable by MMI. However, depending on the car model, along with version specified, only some functions will be available....

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Satellite navigation Radio tuner Media sources Telephone HVAC, climate control Car setup (e.g. central locking), global audio settings, suspension settings Rear view camera and parking sensors Driver information (e.g. fuel economy...) User manual Apple CarPlay 2014 and later model.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11511420
Electrical system

Turn signal switch malfunction. When turning right turn direction on, the left turn goes on instead of the right turn. After researching the issue, it looks like it's a common issue with Audi. This is a safety issue and need to be recalled asap.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11508170
Other & unknown

The second (not movable) glass pane of the "panoramic sunroof" spontaneously shattered. That happened three days ago, because of the potential for water damage I need to have this repaired as soon as possible. However, until I get it repaired it is available for inspection. Apparently many Audi owners have experienced a similar phenomenon, commonly called "exploding sunroof", and other people have had the glass completely explode out. I did not have that happen but the glass did shatter entirely and...

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completely. There was no rock or anything else that hit the sunroof as far as we know. It did leave significant cracks in the glass and I have photos of it. If the glass had completely blown out, it would have showered glass pieces into the passenger compartment. I did not involve the police or ask for a report. I will be taking the car to the Audi dealer and probably making an insurance claim because the repair will be fairly expensive. My car has always been dealer serviced on schedule. It is in excellent condition (outside of the shattered sunroof glass anyway). There were and are no warning lights or indicators related to the damaged glass.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11486356
Engine & cooling

The engine had catastrophic damage. I was driving, full oil, and the engine just died. The mechanic said the engine was destroyed and believes it was a manufacturing mistake.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11467486
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

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 pistons catastrophically. The engine is not reparable. My safety was a risk as the car died on a busy road. Audi has asked that I bring the car, at my expense for them to inspect, without offering anything. I have a letter from them indicating that they will not help. ABS SYSTEM and Brake Actuator that is failing or defective. Vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11447143
Visibility & wipers

Sunroof just exploded

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11446554
Engine & cooling

Excessive oil consumption

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11440802
Electrical system1 injury

The battery failed/malfunctioned and was leaking hydrogen sulfide gas into my car slowly for a long period of time. A month or two after I initially financed this used Audi A4 at Volkswagon in Dothan, AL, I started experiencing the side effects of low dose exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas. From that point until today my symptoms have been getting worse and worse. My asthma symptoms progressed. I caught walking pneumonia several times. My hair has been falling out in clumps and my kindneys are having serious issues....

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My pee started smelling very strange. Consistently, over the past year and a half, I have nearly passed out at the wheel of my car over and over. For a very long time, the gas was odorless and really couldn't be detected by smell. Five days ago I went to start my car and it wouldn't crank. I jumped it off and for the next five days following that the smell of rotten eggs got worse and worse....I'm lying in the bed right now bc my lungs feel like they're going to explode. I've felt this, along with my heart feeling like it was going to explode put of my chest, as well as my entire stomach/intestines feeling as if someone were stabbing me with knives. My doctors could not figure out why all of my hair was falling out or why I started to develop peripheral neuropathy. They even ran tests on me for Multiple Schlerosis. Found nothing. They did electrical pulse tests and cat scans and my dermatologist had no explanation for my hair just falling off my head in handfuls. I have a third of the hair on my head that I used to have. My skin and eyes consistently kept getting irritated by the gas as well....splotchy red exema like patches appeared all over me. I had a miscarriage because of this as well. I couldn't afford to get the car looked at, so it hasn't been taken anywhere. I received no warning of the problem until two days ago when my lights in my car and the air conditioner stopped working. The year of my life had been a living hell.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11424153
LightsBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the front grill of the vehicle detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the headlights were inoperable, and there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was relating the issue to a wiring issue. The vehicle was taken to key ford of york (422 us-1, york, me 03909) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlights needed to be...

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replaced. Additionally, the engine oil needed to be topped off. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure with the headlights recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 11405766
Lights

Driver's side light keeps blowing while driving changed several times and it keeps happening.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11403401
AirbagsCrash1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, she attempted to avoid hitting another vehicle that had darted in front of her vehicle. Despite her best efforts, the contact clipped the right passenger side of the other vehicle which caused severe damage to the front end of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter hit head on the back of the driver seat and jammed her thumb; no other injuries were reported and no medical attention was needed....

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A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and had yet to be inspected by insurance. The manufacturer nor the dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired.The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11374934
Engine & cooling

Issue with poorly engineered water pump. My water pump went out due to a small plastic seal malfunctioning and allowing coolant to expel from system. I am fortunate I learned of the issue upon starting my car and could immediately take care of it, although leaving work at 9pm, long after everyone has left and with no automotive shops open made it difficult to take care of. Upon talking with an independent audi/vw specialist and doing my own research I came to find this was an incredibly common problem. My car had...

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only 35k miles on it and was 1 month out of warranty when this occurred. The audi/vw shop says they replace 4-5 of these pumps per week! It clearly is a major issue, especially since a car cannot function and is dangerous to operate without the cooling system. I was very upset that the audi brand would allow a known problem to continue, as it does not seem like a 'luck of the draw' part malfunction.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11300976
Engine & cooling

The car burns too much oil, need to add 1 quart every 700-1000 miles. There is no leak but the oil burns and you can see the exhaust pipes are black. It seems this was a problem in 2011 4 cylinder audis and it was addressed by audi.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11289275
Other & unknown

Unintended acceleration while traveling amid traffic on busy highway see attached description

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11245805
Transmission & drivetrain

The vehicle rolls forward while facing a downhill, after shifting into reverse.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11240978
Engine & cooling

2015 Audi a4. Consumer writes in regards to electric coolant pump safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasaonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *Js

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11204614
Steering

I noticed the steering started getting hard to turn. I took to audi dealer they said it was fine. I said not I know my car. On the highway 2 weeks later entering a curve at high mph the car wouldn't turn. I tapped brakes several times and finally with 2 hands I could turn around curve. Very scary and barely made turn. I proceeded to home but at a turn I started the turn and the steering again stiffened so hard it sent me towards the crosswalk and luckily the brakes stopped me inches from hitting a boy on his bike....

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I kept hitting brakes and finally the wheel released the tension. I drove home and left it until I got an appointment at audi dealer. I carefully drove it down to dealer and half the drive it was fine and half the drive the car I believe electronically tightened down the wheel so it was extremely difficult to turn. The car is at dealer but they still haven't figured out issue. I looked online for that same model and year and have found several issues exactly described like mine. It occurs in motion when driving and turning. I find this extremely dangerous and am worried to drive until issue found. I believe it is a computer or electrical type issue based upon my experience where it isn't happening all the time but I am not a mechanic. I find this issue really troubling. I could have easily been seriously injured or killed and I am still shaking from how close I came to running over a little boy on his bicycle. With other people saying the same issue and describing it similarly I think this is a problem with this vehicle model.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11190884
Engine & cooling

Audi safety recall 19n4-electric (after run) coolant pump. I have been waiting now about 6 months for a new pump to be available from audi to replace the defective cooling pump, that is to cool the turbocharger after the engine is turned off. I was told, in writing and over the phone by audi, that this replacement would be done by the end of 2018. Today when I called audi they will only say it is to be completed by the end of 2019. Not having the after run pump properly cooling the turbocharger can cause damage...

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to the turbocharger and that can be very costly to repair. Also, if I want to sell or trade in this car now, with out the replacement pump, the value of the car is worth less and I will loose money due to this issue. What can be done to get this pump replaced as audi said they would originally?

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11176209
Seats & seat belts

Buckle on front passenger seat would not latch. Dealer said it was defective and I had to pay $250.80 To replace. Buckle was replaced dec. 17, 2018

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11173409

Audi A4: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20195100Driver assistanceA
201843110Electrical systemA
201784140AirbagsC
201626002Engine & coolingA
201544040Engine & coolingB
201476013Engine & coolingB
2013111053SteeringC
201226010Engine & coolingA
201132002Engine & coolingA
All A4 years

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Does the 2015 Audi A4 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Audi A4 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A4?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (20), electrical system (7), transmission & drivetrain (6).

How many complaints has the 2015 Audi A4 had?

44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 4, 2014 and the latest on July 15, 2026. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2015 Audi A4 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 69 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi A4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Audi A4 years have the most complaints?

2006 (298), 1998 (258), 2005 (219). See every Audi A4 year compared.

What should I do if my 2015 Audi A4 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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