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Reliability Database
Audi

A4

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
4 Generations
26 Engines Rated
2,453 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
12 recommended 9 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2005 B6
8 engines
901 complaints 🔥 19
2.7L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2006-2008 B7
6 engines
527 complaints 🔥 5
1.8L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2009-2016 B8
6 engines
703 complaints 🔥 16
3.2L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2017-2025 B9
6 engines
322 complaints
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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