2022 Audi A4 Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2022 Audi A4 Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #21V82500020/10/2021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.

Campaign #22V36800023/05/2022

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #22V80600026/10/2022

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #21V60600005/08/2021

TIRES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Campaign #22V03400026/01/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi A4 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Audi A4 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2021-2022 A4 Rearview-Camera Software Recalls 91DZ / 91CR - VIN Check Required, 2022 A4 Infotainment Main-Unit Recall 91Ei - VIN Check Required, 2022-2025 A4 Brake Squeal or Pulsation Diagnosis - TSBs 2051095/8 and 2022584/12. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi A4 reliable?

The 2022 Audi A4 has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 2021-2022 A4 Rearview-Camera Software Recalls 91DZ / 91CR - VIN Check Required and 2022 A4 Infotainment Main-Unit Recall 91Ei - VIN Check Required. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2021-2022 Audi A4 2021-2022 A4 Rearview-Camera Software Recalls 91DZ / 91CR - VIN Check Required?

NHTSA 22V742/Audi 91DZ covers certain 2021 A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles, while NHTSA 21V825/Audi 91CR covers certain 2022 A4 Sedan vehicles. The rearview-camera image may be blank, black or initially unavailable when reverse is selected. The applicable population and software… Severity: high.

What is the 2022 Audi A4 2022 A4 Infotainment Main-Unit Recall 91Ei - VIN Check Required?

NHTSA 22V806/Audi 91Ei covers certain 2022 A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. Internal damage can occur in the infotainment main unit after vehicle shutdown; on restart, the center display and rearview-camera image may be unavailable. The recall does not establish a generic 2023-2… Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2025 Audi A4 2022-2025 A4 Brake Squeal or Pulsation Diagnosis - TSBs 2051095/8 and 2022584/12?

Audi’s through-model-year-2025 brake bulletins distinguish squeal from pulsation. TSB 2051095/8 states that brake squeal alone does not indicate a defect and uses noise frequency and VIN-specific repair information. TSB 2022584/12 covers steering-wheel vibration or brake-pedal pu… Severity: medium.

2022 Audi A4 Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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What are the most common Audi A4 problems?

Is the Audi A4 reliable?

What is the 2021-2022 Audi A4 2021-2022 A4 Rearview-Camera Software Recalls 91DZ / 91CR - VIN Check Required?

What is the 2022 Audi A4 2022 A4 Infotainment Main-Unit Recall 91Ei - VIN Check Required?

What is the 2022-2025 Audi A4 2022-2025 A4 Brake Squeal or Pulsation Diagnosis - TSBs 2051095/8 and 2022584/12?