Lexus ES350 vs Audi A4
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 | Lexus ES350 | Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,531 | 3,677 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2023 | 1995–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 198 | 146 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 76 |
| Injuries reported | 120 | 84 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.8% | 8.3% |
Lexus ES350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
806
52.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
214
14.0%
Body & Structure
78
5.1%
Other & Unspecified
69
4.5%
Electrical System
52
3.4%
Brakes
50
3.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
48
3.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
2.5%
Audi A4 by year
What breaks
Airbags
520
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
489
13.3%
Electrical System
483
13.1%
Brakes
402
10.9%
Lights
375
10.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
217
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
205
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
162
4.4%