4 ★
overall, 2012
No recall of the Audi A4 Avant is in the data. The 2012 Audi A4 Avant earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
0
All model years
Units affected
0
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2012
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Owner complaints by model year
Complaints about cars of each model year, all months.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2008 to 2012
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SW · AWD | 9.9% risk | |||
| 2011 | SW · AWD | 9.9% risk | |||
| 2010 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi A4 Avant, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine33
- Unknown or other10
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Power train6
- Steering6
- Electrical system5
- Air bags4
- Complaints
- 60
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Audi A4 Avant?
4 of 5 stars overall (SW): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi A4 Avant?
Engine: named in 33 of the 60 safety complaints about the Audi A4 Avant, then unknown or other (10). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.