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2012 Audi A4 engine problems

13 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
68%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Audi A4 engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Audi A4 engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Oil consumption 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Audi A4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 2, 2024 · Engine · CA

There is a recall for the year after this when many Audi owners of this model have the same issue per the Audi forums. We have the coolant leaking issue as well and it should have been included in the recall

Filed Jul 11, 2023 · Engine · NY

1) Turbo, not because I'm looking to replace it 2) the car could stall when merging into highway or passing on the left lane 3) Yes 4) No 5) Yes, Check Engine Light came on afterward Check engine light came on after I tried to merge into a lane, while I was stepping on the gas peddle hard there was no acceleration. While the car did not stall, but it was not moving fast enough to provide the distance I need to be safe from the car behind me.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Engine · NJ

There have been wide-spread reports & complaints with Audi A4's starting in 2009. Audi settled a class-action lawsuit in 2015 but it only covered vehicles madein 2009-2011. If you look at any Audi owner blog or any car blog you'll find thousands of complaints about excessive oil consumption resulting in owners needing to replace pistons. In my case, I was given an estimate to replace pistons & timing belt for over $8,000 in 2021. There are additional class-action lawsuits pending against Audi BUT on my own I can do nothing and I have contacted Audi multiple times since they are "clearly" well-aware of that this is a wide-spread problem with their cars. HOW IS IT the federal safety agency has no information on this problem? How is it that a recall wasn't instituted years ago? What are you doing to protect consumers from Audi's refusal to help owners? It is impossible that this problem hasn't been previously reported. I need this matter resolved, I need the car repaired & I need Audi to pay for the cost of repair based on their faulty manufacturing. Given that thousands of Audi owners are affected, clearly, this should qualify as a recall.

Filed Jul 6, 2022 · Engine · NJ

I have continued to notice increasing oil consumption on my 2012 AUDI A4. I have mentioned this to my dealership, however they kept dismissing it as an old car. I noticed that there have been numerous reports of this with AUDI vehicles. I requested for 2 part oil consumption test, which failed. Nonetheless, they keep suggesting that there is nothing to be done. Please advise, if this meets concern similar to other consumers with this issue.

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Engine · GA

Owned 1 year and just over 120ish miles TIMING CHAIN Jumped Required Head Rebuild and the Timing Replacement. Soon as those were completed and Car back on the road, OIL CONSUMPTION every 150miles with Carbon Buildup regularly on the rear bumper. Low Oil Pressure light soon to appear following up with Water Pump Housing Cracking, Replaced the water pump and low oil pressure is worse than before this repair. Checked Oil Pan for sludge, OIL PAN FULL of METAL, tear down the top end of motor inspection disclosed that both of the BALANCE SHAFTS and SPROCKET were destroyed teeth missing form gears, assuming that in addition to this that piston rings definitely must be fried so they will be replaced with the balance shafts repair. In Addition to this entire ENGINE being a Lemon and needing replaced or rebuilt, 2 smaller issues I’ve had would be Wiper Motor is not even fast enough for major downpours so possibly needs replacement and also the rear backup camera is extremely difficult for viewing as it’s foggy/pixelated/shadowy and during rain completely useless.

Filed May 13, 2021 · Engine · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a4. The contact stated that the vehicle received an oil change however, after driving only 300 miles, the minimum oil level warning light illuminated. The contact added two quarts of oil to the engine however, after several hundred miles of driving, the oil level warning light illuminated. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to audi stevens creek service (751 s winchester blvd, san jose, ca 95128, (888) 903-4834) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Engine · IN

Excessive oil consumption, this car drinks an extra quart of oil per month. No leaks on the driveway or in the garage.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Engine · IN

Timing chain broke at approximately 104k miles.

Filed Jan 31, 2021 · Engine · CA

Several complaints of faulty piston rings causing oil consumption to be 1 quart every 200/300 miles from audi a4 models 2009-2015

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 94,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a4. The contact stated that an error message appeared on the instrument panel regarding the gear box module. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer audi memphis (1825 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) who replaced the gear box however, the failure persisted while accelerating. Additionally, the low-pressure fuel pump fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Questions about the 2012 Audi A4 engine

Does the 2012 Audi A4 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Audi A4, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2012 Audi A4 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Audi A4 engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2012 Audi A4 problems

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