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Audi A4 Visibility problems by year

109 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi A4's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest A4 visibility complaints

2014 Audi A4BrakesEngine & coolingVisibility & wipers

I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen explicitly instructed me in writing via text message to intentionally operate the vehicle with active oil and coolant failures until the engine suffered a total mechanical blowout. Relying on this...

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directive, I operated the vehicle, resulting in a sudden engine seizure inside a high-traffic 4-way light intersection placing my safety in immediate jeopardy. Additionally, the dealership lied stating the service brakes were brand new, but they were dangerously worn down and squeaking upon delivery, failing basic intake safety standards. I possess full text transcripts verifying these inspection lies and bad-faith directives.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Engine · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11760188
2018 Audi A4Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

The exterior side mirrors have intermittent electrical/memory malfunctions. When locking the vehicle, the side mirrors begin to fold, pause or glitch briefly, and then continue folding. Separately, when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the right-side mirror tilts downward to assist with backing/parking, but when shifted back to drive or park, the mirror does not reliably return to its original saved position and requires manual readjustment. This is being reported as a safety concern because exterior mirror...

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position affects rearward and side visibility, backing visibility, lane-change awareness, and the driver's ability to maintain proper mirror alignment. An intermittent mirror control, folding, memory, or tilt malfunction may indicate an electrical, motor, control-module, wiring, switch, or mirror-memory issue. No crash, fire, injury, or fatality occurred. The vehicle/component is available for inspection, and service communications, issue lists, photos/video if available, and related electrical-system records are available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11747845
2020 Audi A4Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

My car randomly checks for remote access during drive. This occurs also during reversing the car preventing for seeing the rear view camera. this is causing dangerous situations.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11668231
2004 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2004 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear windshield became detached from the soft top. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11434910
2017 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 audi a4. When the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the sun roof shattered. An unknown dealer was contacted, but was not able to assist. The contact was informed to call her insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11202837
2016 Audi A4Electrical systemVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessoriesFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. Upon activating the air conditioner, an abnormal burning odor emerged from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 11110339
2011 Audi A4AirbagsVisibility & wipers

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 audi a4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v001000 (visibility, air bags ) and 16v078000 (air bags ) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact mentioned that the dealer stated that the parts will not be available until september of 2017. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bags · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10979782
2013 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

On jan 22 2017 I was driving in blizzard conditions following a few vehicles when my wipers stopped working and started grinding. As a result I lost complete visibility and nearly cause a 3 car accident and loss of control of the vehicle. I contacted audi to be informed that my warranty expired 2 months ago however my vehicle was well within the 50,000 miles expiration as my car has 47,500 miles. I first spoke with a lady in audi customer service who informed me there was nothing she could do and later I got a...

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hold of [[redacted]] who informed me I had to go to an audi dealer and pay for a diagnosis for them to help me in any way. I informed them that the dealer was 120 miles away and was due to the continuously snowy conditions I could not go to phoenix to get the diagnosis because my wipers were seized and it is still snowing heavily. Due to the nature of the safety hazard I shouldn't have to pay for a diagnosis anyways. I asked him for his managers information and he refused. I was then informed that I would be contacted in a few days... The nature of the issue is a safety hazard and cannot be pending based off the leisure of a higher up. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10947224
2005 Audi A4LightsVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi a4. While driving approximately 45 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a heater was drying up the lights. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10807996
2008 Audi A4Wheels & tiresVisibility & wipers

All four tpms sensors need replacing along with new tires. Right side motor mount is leaking fluid, and wipers streak. 80,616 Mileage. In 2012 I bought new tires, wipers and regular oil changes. I'm disappointed that now I'm faced with a leaking motor mount. I take very good care of my car, I shouldn't have these major repair issues. [[redacted]] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Tires · Wheels · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10662421
2008 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle made a very loud explosion sound. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the back windshield had exploded and there was shattered glass inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 11/20/14*cn

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10638238
2008 Audi A4Electrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

Headlights have a malfunction where they turn off and on. The sensor says that the left front bulb has dipped but audi doesn't know what the issue is or how to fix it. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10563792
2012 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

Sunroof exploded around 4:am while driving @ 40 mph. No impact to vehicle to cause explosion.The outside temperature was 45 degrees and the inside temperature was set @ 75 degrees. Left a hole 5" x 10" and glass was falling inside car. It sounded like a gunshot which scared me but I took control of the car as there were no other vehicles on the road at that time. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10559519
2005 Audi A4Visibility & wipers

The rear window of my a4 cabriolet started falling out. From talking to other owners mine is not the only one with this problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10510139

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