Audi A4 Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your A4 into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds three hitches for the Audi A4 from 2002 to 2020, Class 1, rated 2,000 lb to 2,000 lb, from $308.23 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2017 through 2020 A4, not S Line$416.51 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your A4, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2017 through 2020 A4 |
CURT 11448 not S Line |
Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $416.51 CAD |
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2009 through 2016 A4 | CURT 11186 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $308.23 CAD |
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2002 through 2008 A4 | CURT 11164 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $427.40 CAD |
Pick your A4 year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Audi A4
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 56236 ($103.98 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the A4's factory connector for 2009 through 2020. No cutting, no scotch-locks.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45521 ($51.38 CAD) drops straight into a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Audi A4 hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Audi A4?
It depends on the year. CURT 11448 is the newest, for 2017 through 2020, and the table above matches every other year to its part. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on an A4 with this hitch?
Yes. The 1-1/4 inch receiver takes any 1-1/4 inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (200 lb on CURT 11448), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is the most you'd want on it.
Can I install the hitch myself?
Most owners do. CURT rates CURT 11448 a novice install, about 45 minutes with hand tools and a jack. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can an A4 tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated from 2,000 lb to 2,000 lb depending on the part, but the A4's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
