2023 Audi A4
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 4 of 10 complaints (40%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 6 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,750–3,000 | 2,650–3,000 | 2,750–3,000 | 2,600–3,000 | 2,650–3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 26–28 | 26–29 | 26–28 | 26–30 | 26–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 24–25 / 30–34 | 24–26 / 30–34 | 23–24 / 30–33 | 23–26 / 30–35 | 23–26 / 30–36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 311–335 | 307–335 | 322–344 | 300–346 | 301–346 | |
| Complaints filed | 11 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A4 have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Audi A4?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 4 of 10 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi A4 get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Audi A4?
EPA estimates $2,750–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,850 | 326 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,750 (low) | 322 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 23 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $3,000 (high) | 344 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.