Buying a used 2020 Audi A4? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Audi A4 has 3 recalls addressing rear axle lock nut breakage, a faulty cable that may switch off the passenger airbag, and an unchecked rear axle alignment. The complaint record emphasizes electrical and visibility-related areas: NHTSA lists 127 unverified owner complaints, with 91 electrical system, 58 unknown or other, 43 back over prevention, and 9 forward collision avoidance entries. Categories can overlap. Reports include 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request rear axle lock nut and alignment recall records.
- Verify passenger airbag cable recall completion.
- Check reversing display and ask about electrical or collision-warning faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Audi A4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
127 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 43 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 15 | None found |
| Suspension | 2 | Yes |
| Seats | 1 | Yes |