THE CAR BURNS TOO MUCH OIL, NEED TO ADD 1 QUART EVERY 700-1000 MILES. THERE IS NO LEAK BUT THE OIL BURNS AND YOU CAN SEE THE EXHAUST PIPES ARE BLACK. IT SEEMS THIS WAS A PROBLEM IN 2011 4 CYLINDER AUDIS AND IT WAS ADDRESSED BY AUDI.
2015 audi A4 engine problems
moderate 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
No 3 cylinder piston ring failure .Loss of compression.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A4. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted after 20 minutes, and the coolant warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,177.
Excessive oil consumption
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (UNKNOWN DEALER INFORMATION) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A4. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V002000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), A FAILURE OCCURRED. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE AT 1 MPH, THE BACKUP SENSOR FAILED AND THE BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM FAILED TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF ANY OBJECTS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI OF HUNTINGTON (363…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2015 audi A4?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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