2017 Audi A4 engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Audi A4 — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Audi A4 Water pump and Thermostat failure. VW/ Audi USA had a recall on this issue for several models including the Audi A4 models thru 2016. My car was built in 2016 with model year 2017 and according to the recall my car did not qualify. Since then there has been several Class Action Lawsuits for…”
filed Oct 16, 2024
“Every time I start the car, a message comes on saying that the passenger airbag is off even when I have an occupant next to me. I spoke with the dealer and he told me that this recall was claimed and fixed in 2022 in Texas by the previous owner but I replied that the problem continues and he told…”
filed May 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
TSB_2074640_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2082323_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
TSB_2073867_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026
Engine problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 5 | 11% |
| 2015 A4 | 10 | 53% |
| 2014 A4 | 12 | 39% |
| 2013 A4 | 6 | 25% |
| 2012 A4 | 13 | 68% |
| 2010 A4 | 37 | 58% |
| 2009 A4 | 44 | 37% |
| 2008 A4 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 A4 | 17 | 9% |
| 2006 A4 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 A4 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 A4 | 7 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.