Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 81/100 (EXCELLENT)

2025 Audi A4 Reliability Report

The 2025 Audi A4 rates excellent, with no owner complaints or recalls on file so far. That clean record is early, since the year is still new.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$739

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,400–$2,650

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Ranks first of six scored years with no complaints or recalls on file, though that clean record reflects limited time on the road.

Should You Buy the 2025 Audi A4?

Nothing has gone wrong on record yet. Owners have filed no complaints on this model year, and federal recall records list no recalls. Its reliability standing is excellent, above average among 2025 sedans, and it ranks first of the six scored A4 years. That ranking needs context. A model year this recent has had little time to collect complaints, so the clean sheet is an early result, not a proven track record.

Because there are no complaints, there are no owner-reported symptoms or mileage patterns to describe, and no recall to check for. The federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs for the A4 at $739, the same as the class figure, so do not expect cheaper upkeep than a typical rival.

Before buying, run the VIN through federal recall records, since a recall could be issued after this page was written. Ask the seller for full service records. Older A4 years have longer complaint histories, which show what tends to fail as these cars age.

See also the 2023 Audi A4 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+Low major repair risk (13%)
+No recalls issued
+Below-average complaint rate for Sedan
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2025 Audi A4 With

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Reliability: 76/100

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2025 BMW 4 Series

Reliability: 67/100

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2025 BMW 3 Series

Reliability: 71/100

Good

2025 Genesis G70

Reliability: 71/100

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2025 Lexus IS

Reliability: 83/100

Excellent

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2025 Audi A4 — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 2

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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 2025 Audi A4? Check its history first

Every 2025 Audi A4 has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Audi A4 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

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 ( )Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)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

3.5

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

$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

26–29 MPG

Running cost: $3,150–$3,400/yr

Fuel + repair

23–26 city / 30–36 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 2025 EPA label cycle.

Hybrid trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
A4 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	26	36	29	$2,400
A4 allroad quattro 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	23	30	26	$2,650
A4 S line quattro 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	23	32	26	$2,650

Best & Worst Audi A4 Years

Best Audi A4 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Audi A4 Reliability Score Trend

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

Audi A4 reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	71/100	Good
2020	65/100	Good
2021	71/100	Good
2022	72/100	Good
2023	77/100	Good
2025	81/100	Excellent

Audi A4 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2025(selected)	81/100	+4	Excellent	0	0
2023	77/100	+5	Good	0	8
2022	72/100	+1	Good	4	3
2021	71/100	+6	Good	5	12
2020	65/100	-6	Good	3	122
2018	71/100	—	Good	4	35

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Audi A4 reliable?

Its standing is excellent, and it is above average among 2025 sedans. Owners have filed no complaints and federal records show no recalls. Treat this as an early read, though. A recent model year has had little time to collect problems, so it is not a long-term verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi A4?

None are recorded yet. Owner complaints for this year number zero, so no single symptom leads the list. That mostly reflects limited time on the road. For a sense of what can go wrong over time, read the complaint histories of older A4 model years.

Does the 2025 Audi A4 have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list none for this model year. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN against federal records before you buy, and ask the seller whether any dealer repair visits have happened.

How much does it cost to repair a 2025 Audi A4?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $739 a year for the A4 model-wide. That matches the figure for its class, so the A4 is neither cheaper nor costlier to keep running than a typical rival. This estimate covers the whole model, not only the 2025 year.

Is the 2025 Audi A4 the best A4 year?

It ranks first among the six scored A4 years, but that is not a reason to favor it. It has had the least time to collect complaints. Compare it with older years, which have longer records, and weigh price and condition.

Don’t buy a 2025 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 2025 Audi A4

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 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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