Defect Summary: 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."
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Executive Vehicle Verdict
The 2022 Audi A4 is associated with 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 1 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 29 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 Audi A4 belongs to the 5th generation (B9) A4 platform spanning model years 2017–2025.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 7 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (1 / 14%)
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 26–29 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Audi A4?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| A4 S line quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| A4 allroad quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Audi A4?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Audi A4.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Audi A4 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Audi A4?
Summary of 7 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Audi A4 problems & component breakdown (7 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Audi A4?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: 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."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Audi A4
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Audi A4
How many safety recalls does the 2022 Audi A4 have?
The 2022 Audi A4 is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Audi A4?
NHTSA records list 7 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Audi A4. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 1 filings (14% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 Audi A4?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 Audi A4 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Audi A4 get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Audi A4 range from 26 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.