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2011 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Prestige 8AT

The 2011 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Prestige 8AT is a 211-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,100 MSRP.

It makes 211 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1500-4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

The A4 measures 185.2 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,715 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$43,100 ($62,283 *)
MSRP with Destination$43,975 ($63,548 *)
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine TypeTurbocharged Gas I4 (FSI)
Displacement2 L
Horsepower211 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (quattro)
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.6 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Disc11.3 x 0.47 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18x8.0
Wheels Rear18x8.0
Tires FrontP245/40R18
Tires RearP245/40R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length185.2 in
Width71.9 in
Height56.2 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb Weight3,715 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Audi A4 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2011 Audi A4 4 DR FWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Audi A4.

32 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Audi A4

Owner Complaints

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Audi A4 (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine17
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Power Train4
Steering4
Air Bags2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 22, 2021 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2011 Audi A4. The contact stated she needed to add 1 quart of oil frequently to the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the…”
Aug 1, 2019 · Electrical System, Structure Fire
“CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OUR APARTMENT BUILDING. IT WAS OFF AND HADN'T BEEN DRIVEN IN OVER 20HRS. AT 11AM A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED PUT OUT THE FIRE, SAID IT…”
Jun 27, 2019 · Unknown Or Other, Engine
“IT APPEARS THAT DUE TO A MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING DEFECT, THE TIMING CHAIN ON CERTAIN AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN MODELS FAILS AFTER A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MILES. THIS TIMING CHAIN FAILURE HAS BEEN DETERMINED…”
May 13, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“MY VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL FASTER THAN NORMAL. I HAVE SINCE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE OIL CHANGES WERE DUE TO TOP OFF OIL DO TO SEVERAL LIGHTS COMING ON: "MIN OIL", "OIL PRESSURE TOO…”
May 6, 2019 · Steering
“AS I AM MAKING A TURN ONTO ANOTHER STREET IN TOWN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, WHEN I COMPLETE A TURN IT WON'T WALK IT'S WAY BACK AROUND, YOU HAVE TO FORCE IT AROUND. I HAVE NEVER FELT SOMETHING LIKE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 AUDI A4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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