Known faults for Audi.
39 models2000–202632 known faults with sources25 recalls
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Most common faults
Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.
- A/C not cooling: N280 valve31 models
Climate controlA1 (8X) · A1 (GB) · A3 (8P) · A3 (8V) · +27
- Cracked EGR cooler16 models
Cooling / EGRA1 (8X) · A3 (8P) · A3 (8V) · A4 (B8) · +12
Timing / intake / leaksA4 (B7) · A4 (B8) · A4 (B9) · A5 (8T) · +10
CoolingA1 (GB) · A3 (8V) · A4 (B9) · A5 (F5) · +4
Injection / cylinder headA2 · A3 (8L) · A3 (8P) · A4 (B5) · +4
GearboxA1 (8X) · A1 (GB) · A3 (8P) · A3 (8V) · +4
High-voltage systemA3 (8V) · A3 (8Y) · A6 (C8) · A7 (4G / 4K) · +4
- Audi Multitronic (CVT) gearbox7 models
Automatic gearboxA4 (B6) · A4 (B7) · A4 (B8) · A5 (8T) · +3
Models by era
Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.
2020–20256 models

A6 (C9)
2025–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
1 known fault with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q3 (III)
2025–2026 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
1 known fault with sources
Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A5 (B10)
2024–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
1 known fault with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q5 (III)
2024–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
1 known fault with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT
2021–2026 · Electric
1 known fault with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A3 (8Y)
2020–2026 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
Dinkun Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
2010–201916 models

Q4 / Q6 / Q8 e-tron y A6 e-tron
2019–2026 · Electric
1 known fault with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A1 (GB)
2018–2026 · Petrol
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A6 (C8)
2018–2025 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
5 known faults with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q3 (F3)
2018–2025 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
5 known faults with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A5 (F5)
2016–2024 · Petrol / Diesel
4 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q2
2016–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q5 (FY)
2016–2024 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
5 known faults with sources
Steinfeld-feld · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A4 (B9)
2015–2024 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q7 (4M) / Q8
2015–2026 · Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
LuvsMG481 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
R8 (4S)
2015–2024 · Petrol
1 known fault with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
TT (8S)
2014–2023 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Tokumeigakarinoaoshima · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A3 (8V)
2012–2020 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
8 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A6 (C7)
2011–2018 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q3 (8U)
2011–2018 · Petrol / Diesel
8 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A1 (8X)
2010–2018 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A7 (4G / 4K)
2010–2025 · Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in hybrid
4 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
2000–200817 models

Q5 (8R)
2008–2017 · Petrol / Diesel
8 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A4 (B8)
2007–2015 · Petrol / Diesel
10 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A5 (8T)
2007–2016 · Petrol / Diesel
10 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
R8 (42)
2007–2015 · Petrol
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Q7 (4L)
2006–2015 · Diesel / Petrol
3 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
TT (8J)
2006–2014 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A4 (B7)
2004–2008 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A6 (C6)
2004–2011 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A3 (8P)
2003–2012 · Petrol / Diesel
11 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A8 (D3 / D4 / D5)
2002–2026 · Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in hybrid
4 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A2
2000–2005 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Charles01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A3 (8L)
2000–2003 · Petrol / Diesel
4 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A4 (B5)
2000–2001 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A4 (B6)
2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A6 (C5)
2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
A8 (D2)
2000–2002 · Petrol / Diesel
1 known fault with sources
Jeremy from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
TT (8N)
2000–2006 · Petrol
1 known fault with sources
Mhueltner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Recalls
Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.
- ABS control unit electrical overheatingBrakes / electronics
- Faulty belt retractor inflator weldPassive safety
- Airbag inflator deterioration due to moisturePassive safety
- Driver airbag may fail to deploy (69E1)Passive safety
- Incorrectly installed fuse carrier power connector (97HO)Electrical system
- Driver airbag function restricted by age (69CJ)Passive safety