2012 Audi A4 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Audi A4 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Audi A4 at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Audi A4 worth?

Comparable 2012 Audi A4 listings run roughly $16,100–$24,250, typically around $19,989 (from 372 vehicles).

2012 Audi A4 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints26

Overall safety4 / 5 ★

Combined25 mpg

Typical price$19,989

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2012 Audi A4 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Audi A4.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Audi A4 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2012 Audi A4 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Audi A4 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2012 Audi A4 MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg

City22 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Audi A4 worth?

Low

$16,100

Typical price

$19,989

High

$24,250

From 372 comparable 2012 Audi A4 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Audi A4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,400

Total$28,650

Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($19,989) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,572), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.