Audi 4000 years to avoid

Across 1979–1991, no single 4000 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1984 drew the most complaints; 1991 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1979–1991

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi 4000 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Investigations
1991	0	1	2
1990	0	1	1
1989	0	1	1
1988	0	1	1
1987	6	1	3
1986	4	3	4
1985	5	2	4
1984	9	1	1
1983	1	0	1
1982	0	0	1
1981	0	3	1
1980	1	2	1
1979	0	0	1

By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 4000 years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the 4000 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.