Audi A4 vs BMW 328I: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2016, owners filed an average of 88 complaints per model year about the Audi A4 and 229 about the BMW 328I.
Side by side
| Audi A4 | BMW 328I | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2016 | 2006-2016 |
| Owner complaints | 966 | 2,288 |
| Complaints per model year | 88 | 229 |
| Recalls | 4 | 17 |
| Years to avoid | 20062007 | 20072011 |
| Best years | 201220132015 | 201220152016 |
| Most common problem | Airbags | Engine |
| Crash rating | No data | 5 2015 |
| Fuel economy | 24-27 mpg combined (2016) | 26-27 mpg combined (2016) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| A4 | 328I | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 344 | 469 |
| Engine | 221 | 1,056 |
| Lights | 187 | 82 |
| Transmission | 61 | 124 |
| Fuel system | 59 | 142 |
| Electrical | 59 | 657 |
| Steering | 51 | 102 |
Questions about the Audi A4 vs BMW 328I
Which is more reliable, the Audi A4 or the BMW 328I?
Between 2006 and 2016, the Audi A4 has 2 years to avoid and the BMW 328I 2. Both are about equally consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Audi A4 drew fewer complaints per model year (88 vs 229), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Audi A4 or the BMW 328I?
From 2006 to 2016, the Audi A4 was covered by 4 recalls and the BMW 328I by 17.
What years of the Audi A4 and BMW 328I should you avoid?
Audi A4: 2006 and 2007. BMW 328I: 2007 and 2011.
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