Buying a used 2021 Audi A4? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls, two rated high: a rear suspension nut that can break and a rear belt that may not hold a child seat. Two medium items — rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear and a backup camera that can show a blank black screen — round it out. Owner complaints are few (11, unverified) but three mention crashes and one an injury, with electrical, powertrain and lane departure the recurring areas. No stop-driving or park-outside advisories.
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.
- If a child seat will ride back there, confirm the rear belt recall repair and test the belt lock.
- Cycle the backup camera through several restarts to check for a blank screen.
- Ask for recall completion records on the rear suspension nut and the axle alignment.
- 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 2021 Audi A4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
11 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Suspension | 2 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | Yes |