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Reliability Database
Audi

A4

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.0)
4 Generations
8 Engines Rated
4,119 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
6 recommended 2 caution

Generation Timeline

2002-2005 B6
2 engines
1,771 complaints 🔥 38
3.1L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
→
2006-2008 B7
2 engines
730 complaints 🔥 6
3.1L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
→
2009-2016 B8
1 engine
1,174 complaints 🔥 24
3.2L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
→
2017-2025 B9
3 engines
444 complaints
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.6)
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