Audi A4 B9 (2017–present)

Audi A4 B9 (2017–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi A4 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
B5 1996–2001 —
B6 2002–2005 —
B7 2006–2008 —
B8 2009–2016 2013
B9 2017–present 2020

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the A4

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) 2005–2025 22 models 391
Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder 2002–2016 19 models 35

About this generation

The fifth-generation of the A4 was revealed in June 2015 when pre-production versions were released to the motoring press, with the official launch occurring at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015. It is commonly referred to as the B9, representing the ninth generation of the Audi 80/A4 series, which were originally (but no longer) based on the B platform. The B9 is slightly larger than the outgoing B8, but Audi claims the new A4 is around lighter than its predecessor due to the use of its new lightweight aluminum-hybrid construction.

The B9 also comes with several A4 firsts such as virtual cockpit, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, full-color head-up display, and Audi pre-sense. A common misconception is that the B9 (or 8W) generation started in model year 2017, as that is when the US market got it – however, it was available in European markets beginning in 2015. The Audi A4 launched with three petrol and four diesel engines. US models received only the gasoline versions which consisted of the base 2.0L turbo found in the ultra model, the standard 2.0L turbo in the standard grades, and the V6 engines offered in the S4 and RS4 (3.0L and 2.9L respectively).

The Ultra introduced Audi's new high efficiency variant of the EA888 that achieves best in class fuel economy through the use of an increased compression ratio engine (9.6:1 to 11.7:1) with shorter compression and longer-expansion phases. It sends this power through a 7-Speed dual-clutch powering the front wheels only. This allows the A4 to achieve an EPA rating of 27 city/37 highway/31 combined. This variant was only offered until 2020 at which point it was rebranded to the 40 TFSI.

Performance figures are shown under the engine variants below. Available model grades are Premium, Premium Plus, Ultra Premium, Ultra Premium Plus and Prestige. Ultra models featured improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and were only available in the FWD configuration. Every other model was available in either FWD or Quattro. The S Line and Black Optic packages were also made available. The S Line package uses skirts, bumpers, seats and wheels from the Audi S4, and adds an aluminum inlay to the interior consoles.

The Black Optic package, or Black Edition, also uses the S4's body kit, but replaces the exterior's chrome trim with black counterparts. A slight facelift was introduced in 2019, featuring new front and rear bumpers inspired by the Audi RS 4. Additionally, the Titanium model grade was introduced to replace the Ultra Premium and Ultra Premium Plus models. The facelift model, also known as the B9.5, was made available in 2020.

It brought the A4's aesthetic in line with the S4, A6, A7 and A8. In addition to redesigned headlights and taillights, almost every body panel on the A4 was altered, with only the hood, trunk and roof remaining untouched. Notably, the character line that ran the length of the A4 was removed, with creases added to the front and rear fenders in its place. While the interior was largely untouched, the mechanical controls for the infotainment center were replaced with a touchscreen and larger display.

Following the facelift, the A4 and S4 now share their body panels, with their grilles and badges being the only external distinctions between the models. Post-facelift, the Titanium model was removed from production, leaving only the Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige model grades. Additionally, US delivered Post-facelift A4's are only available in the Quattro configuration. Whereas front wheel drive continued to be available for the rest of the world.

Noting that the B9.5 introduced Quattro-Ultra technology, a system which can disconnect the all wheel drive to save fuel during specific driving conditions, thus negating the disadvantage of Quattro's additional fuel consumption. The Black Optic and S Line packages also return for select models.

Source: Wikipedia — Audi A4 — B9 (Typ 8W; 2015), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2017 504 $14,922 58% 87,518 mi
2018 384 $16,999 66% 77,175 mi
2019 234 $18,890 73% 63,537 mi
2020 126 $19,995 78% 60,934 mi
2021 74 $22,744 88% 48,787 mi
2022 144 $24,998 97% 44,532 mi
2023 663 $28,188 109% 33,605 mi
2024 303 $25,750 100% 41,768 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2017 1 81 Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2018 1 49 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Air Bags
2019 1 8 Electrical System, Engine, Air Bags
2020 3 278 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Back Over Prevention
2021 4 1 Forward Collision Avoidance
2022 3 0 —
2023 0 1 Equipment
2024 0 6 Tires, Engine, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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