Audi recall check: compare 36 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Audi currently has 36 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Audi or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Audi against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Audi has 161 validated vehicle-year pages across 36 models from 2015-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 3521 owner complaints, 467 safety recalls, 118 crash reports, 28 fire reports, and 300 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 | 2015-2025 | 646 | 36 |
| Audi Q5 | 2015-2025 | 584 | 50 |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2025 | 392 | 15 |
| Audi A4 | 2015-2024 | 314 | 10 |
| Audi A6 | 2015-2026 | 236 | 40 |
| Audi Q3 | 2015-2026 | 182 | 20 |
| Audi Q8 | 2019-2025 | 173 | 20 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2018-2024 | 170 | 6 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 8 model years |
| Audi A4 | 8 model years |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 6 model years |
| Audi A5 | 9 model years |
| Audi A6 | 9 model years |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 4 model years |
| Audi A7 | 7 model years |
| Audi A8 | 3 model years |
| Audi A8 L E | 1 model years |
| Audi Allroad | 3 model years |
| Audi E-Tron | 3 model years |
| Audi E-Tron Sportback | 2 model years |
| Audi Q3 | 10 model years |
| Audi Q5 | 10 model years |
| Audi Q5 E | 3 model years |
| Audi Q7 | 9 model years |
| Audi Q8 | 5 model years |
| Audi R8 | 2 model years |
| Audi Rs 3 | 3 model years |
| Audi Rs 5 | 1 model years |
| Audi Rs 6 Avant | 1 model years |
| Audi Rs 7 | 1 model years |
| Audi Rs E-Tron Gt | 1 model years |
| Audi Rs Q8 | 1 model years |
| Audi S E-Tron Gt | 1 model years |
| Audi S3 | 7 model years |
| Audi S4 | 5 model years |
| Audi S5 | 8 model years |
| Audi S6 | 5 model years |
| Audi S7 | 5 model years |
| Audi S8 | 3 model years |
| Audi Sq5 | 9 model years |
| Audi Sq7 | 4 model years |
| Audi Sq8 | 2 model years |
| Audi Tt | 1 model years |
| Audi Tt Rs | 1 model years |
Audi has 36 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Audi models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Audi model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Audi models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.