Last updated: 2026-10-10

2023 Audi A4
RELIABILITY SCORE: 77/100 (GOOD)

2023 Audi A4 Reliability Report

The 2023 Audi A4 has good reliability and no recalls, but owners report the car shutting off while driving, a serious electrical problem.

Recalls

0

Complaints

8

Complaint Rate

6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$739

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,450–$2,650

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity71/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity76/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Final year of the B9 generation, with no recalls and standing above other 2023 sedans, though owners report sudden shutdowns while driving.

Top Issues to Watch

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)
  • WHEELS (1)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Final Year

2023 is the last model year of the Fifth generation (B9).

  • Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
  • 3 years after the last refresh (2020).
  • 5th generation A4 (US).

What this means for buyers

Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.

2016: Fifth generation (B9) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2020: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2023: This Model Year

2023 is the last model year of the Fifth generation (B9).

Should You Buy the 2023 Audi A4?

Yes, with one serious caution. This model year holds up well. It stands above the average 2023 sedan and ranks among the stronger of the six scored A4 years. Federal records show no recalls, and the federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars. The 2022 model also has good reliability but rates worse and carries four recalls.

The problem to know about is electrical. Two owners say the car shut itself off while driving, once in a fast highway lane and once in heavy traffic. Restarting took about a minute, and a malfunction notice came on. One owner reports repeat shutdowns and a service visit that did not fix it. Other owners describe the presence safety feature reacting to nothing ahead, every safety sensor warning lighting at once, and doors that lock themselves at about 10 MPH, which a dealer could not turn off. One complaint involves a crash and one involves injuries.

Ask the seller for service records that show any shutdown or warning-light repairs. On a test drive, watch the dashboard for sensor warnings and see whether the doors lock on their own.

Compared to the 2025 Audi A4, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2022 Audi A4 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +Low major repair risk (13%)
  • +No recalls issued
  • +Below-average complaint rate for Sedan

Cons

  • −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Car shuts itself off while driving, according to two of the 3 complaints (3 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Other

HIGH RISK
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

0

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2023 Audi A4 — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 14.4

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

1

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2023 Audi A4? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Audi A4, and 0 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2023 Audi A4 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 9.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row/Roof)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Audi A4Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$739

vs $739 avg for luxury midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

13%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

A4
$739
Category Avg
$739
All Vehicles
$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Hybrid

26–28 MPG

Running cost: $3,200–$3,400/yr

Fuel + repair

23–24 city / 30–33 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.

Hybrid trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
A4 quattro 2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)243328$2,450
A4 S-Line quattro 2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)243227$2,550
A4 allroad quattro 2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)233026$2,650

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Audi A4.

  • Ask for service records covering any stall, shutdown, or electrical malfunction, and confirm what the dealer did to fix it.

  • Take a long highway drive and watch for sudden power loss, shutdown, or a malfunction warning.

  • Restart the car several times and note any slow restart or malfunction notice on the dash.

  • Drive in stop-and-go traffic and watch for presence safety alerts that go off with no hazard nearby.

  • Watch the dash during the drive for several safety sensor warnings lighting up at the same time.

  • Drive past about 10 mph and confirm the doors auto-lock, then decide whether that behavior is acceptable.

2023 Audi A4 Common Problems by Component

8 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

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1
1
1
1
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)WHEELS (1)TIRES (1)ENGINE (1)LANE DEPARTURE (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

The car shuts itself off while driving, according to two of the 3 complaints. One shutdown happens in a fast highway lane, another in congested traffic. Restarting can take about a minute, and a malfunction notice lights up. Repeat shutdowns are reported, along with a service visit that did not resolve the problem. Other reports describe the presence safety feature activating with no hazard ahead and every safety sensor warning lighting at once. A separate complaint says the doors lock automatically at about 10 MPH and the dealer cannot turn this off. A sudden stall at speed carries a clear crash risk.

3 complaints total

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint
2024-04-01

The vehicle erroneously applies sudden emergency braking (Audi Pre Sense) without conditions warranting system activation. This malfunction occurs at the most dangerous of times, mostly while making left turns. Vehicles behind do not expect the vehicle ahead to suddenly stop which is going to cause an rear-end collision, and the timing for turning across lanes of traffic is leading to the potential front-end collision with opposing traffic. The sudden activation is unbelievably jarring and has caused shoulder and neck pain. This matter has been brought to the attention of the dealer on multiple occasions but codes are not produced for activation and I was told there is no "black box" to look at data history. This issue has been brought to the dealer's attention on 6/1/24, 12/21/24, & 1/2/25. The most recent incident occurred on 4/30/25 at approximately 2:00 P.M. during the same condition of making a left turn.

WHEELS

1 complaint
2025-01-28

There currently exists a recall (24T-009) on the Continental ProContact GX AO 255/35R19 96H XL tire which was the OEM tire on some MY21+ Audi A4/A5s. The recall was the result of the compound used on the inner and outer edges improperly dissipating heat, resulting in premature wear, and belt breakage. I have a 2023 Audi A4, [XXX] which has the OE Continental ProContact GX AO 245/40R18 97H XL on it, and at 26,500 miles on the vehicle, all 4 of the tires require replacement due to significant wear on the inner and outer edges. All maintenance and service intervals were completed early or on time by the certified Audi Dealer. All 4 tires show normal and safe tread wear with the exception of the inner and outer edges. There are no known mechanical defects or issues with the vehicle, and the ADAS system functions properly and without issue, so there is certainly no alignment issue significant enough for a system fault. I am concerned that the Continental ProContact GX AO 245/40R18 97H XL tires suffer from the same defect as those in NHTSA recall 24T-009 and that if not replaced due to premature wear, will create a risk of injury and death. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

TIRES (1 complaints)

TIRES

1 complaint
2024-08-30

Driving on the highway and the middle of the tire flew off. The edges of the tire still remained 245/40 R 18 97 H MS

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2023-03-20

My brand new car stalled in the middle of traffic; as I proceeded to step on the gas peddle after yielding -- the car completely stoped as is I hit a wall, it jerk roughly and completely stopped. At first I thought someone rear-ended me, but that wasn't the case, the car just stalled, and the "Audi Pressure Sensor" warning flashed across the screen in Bright Big Letters for a few seconds, and once the waring went away, the car turned back on. This event happened twice, about 40 days apart. My life was at risk because if I was on the expressway, the complete stop of vehicle could have cause an accident. The car completely stoped, it doesn't slow down, it just stoped roughly, very dangerous situation. I called the dealer and I have an appointment in 2 days, meanwhile I won't take the car on the expressway, or drive it if I don't have to. I'm frighted the 3rd time I won't be so lucky and someone may hit me from behind.

LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)

LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaintSafety-related
2025-07-12Crash reported1 injury

While driving southbound on [XXX] near [XXX] in Mississippi, the advanced driver-assistance systems (lane assist and radar) did not operate as designed. At highway speed, the vehicle gave no warnings, no steering correction, and no radar-based intervention prior to a severe crash. This failure of the safety systems placed my life at extreme risk. The vehicle had been properly serviced at an authorized dealer, and there were no warning lights or fault messages prior to the incident. After the crash, nearly all airbags deployed, but the crash data recorder shows abnormal timing information. The Bosch Event Data Recorder (EDR) captured a force of 292 G’s, confirming the severity of the impact. Dash camera footage also documents that the systems failed to intervene before the collision. My primary complaint is not about the airbags but about the malfunction of the lane assist and radar systems and the manufacturer’s refusal to provide the requested reports that would verify the failure. When I requested the radar and lane assist reports from the manufacturer after their inspection, they admitted they would not provide them. Instead, they stated there was no defect. This is unacceptable because the data clearly exists, and withholding it prevents owners from knowing whether these safety systems can be trusted. The fact that these systems failed in a critical moment and the manufacturer is unwilling to disclose the information raises a serious safety concern not just for me, but for all owners of this model. I can provide supporting materials upon request, including dash camera video, the full Bosch crash data report, and correspondence with the manufacturer. My concern is both the malfunction itself and the lack of transparency. Without access to the radar and lane assist data, owners cannot verify that the advanced safety systems they rely on are functioning properly. This failure and refusal to provide proof of system performance must be addressed to protect other dri INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Best & Worst Audi A4 Years

Best Audi A4 Years to Buy

Top Pick
77
Good

2023

(Current Model)

0Recalls
8Complaints
72
Good

2022

4Recalls
3Complaints
71
Good

2021

5Recalls
12Complaints

Audi A4 Years to Avoid

Audi A4 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Audi A4 reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201871/100Good
202065/100Good
202171/100Good
202272/100Good
202377/100Good
202581/100Excellent

Audi A4 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202581/100+4Excellent00
2023(selected)77/100+5Good08
202272/100+1Good43
202171/100+6Good512
202065/100-6Good3122
201871/100—Good435

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Audi A4 reliable?
Yes, its reliability standing is good. It sits above average among 2023 sedans and among the stronger of the six scored A4 model years. Federal records list no recalls. The main concern is a small set of owner complaints about electrical shutdowns while driving.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A4?
Electrical complaints lead, with 3 of the 8 filed. Owners describe the car shutting off while driving, a malfunction notice, the presence safety feature activating with nothing ahead, all safety sensor warnings lighting together, and doors locking automatically at about 10 MPH.
Does the 2023 Audi A4 have shutdown problems?
Two owners report it. One shutdown happened in a fast highway lane and another in congested traffic. Restarting took about a minute. One owner saw repeat shutdowns after a service visit that did not solve it. A stall at speed carries a clear crash risk.
Does the 2023 Audi A4 have any recalls?
No. Federal recall records show zero recalls for this model year. That differs from the 2022 A4, which has four. Even so, check the VIN for any open recall before buying, since records can change after a car is built.
Is the 2023 Audi A4 better than the 2022?
On the records, yes. The 2023 rates better and has no recalls, while the 2022 has four. The 2022 has fewer owner complaints, three against eight, but it is a different point on the same generation, so compare service histories of the specific cars.

Don’t buy a 2023 Audi A4 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2023 Audi A4

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Audi A4 does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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