Audi A4 Allroad vs Lexus IS
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A4 Allroad | Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 339 | 815 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2024 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 26 | 68 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Audi A4 Allroad by year
What breaks
Steering
68
20.1%
Engine & Cooling
49
14.5%
Electrical System
46
13.6%
Other & Unspecified
32
9.4%
Airbags
30
8.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
2.9%
Lexus IS by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
148
18.2%
Other & Unspecified
116
14.2%
Airbags
115
14.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
95
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
78
9.6%
Electrical System
45
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.5%
Steering
34
4.2%