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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2019 Audi A4

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
5Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI A4

The Audi A4 is a compact luxury sedan that has anchored the entry-level premium segment for decades, competing against the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Aimed at professional buyers who want a refined, driver-focused daily vehicle with genuine prestige, the 2019 to 2025 A4 generation brings German engineering sensibility to a segment where safety expectations run high.

VERDICT

The 2019 Audi A4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the A4 for its polished, composed driving character and upscale interior quality, positioning it as one of the more refined and driver-satisfying options in the compact luxury sedan segment. Most find it a well-rounded choice, though some note that rivals have closed the gap in technology features and interior space in recent years.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

SEATS21V874000

Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Reported 2021-11-10

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Fuel/Propulsion System 1Unknown Or Other 1Engine 1Air Bags 1

Other A4 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi A4 2019. Methodology · Disclosure