Audi A4 allroad complaints by model year
252 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 46 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 87 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2014–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Audi A4 allroad recalls (12)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one A4 allroad model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V251000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate | 2023 | 91.2% |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 93% |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Rear Axle May Be Misaligned | 2020, 2021 | 98.5% |
| 19V547000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 | 2017, 2018 | 91.9% |
| 18V836000 | Nov 27, 2018 | Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose | 2017, 2018 | 75% |
| 18V229000 | Apr 11, 2018 | Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit | 2013–2016 | 87.1% |
| 17V675000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Aluminum Trim for Speakers can Come Loose | 2017, 2018 | 92.5% |
| 17V622000 | Oct 5, 2017 | Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt | 2013–2016 | 86.1% |
| 17V002000 | Jan 3, 2017 | Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire | 2013–2016 | 91.7% |
| 16V955000 | Dec 29, 2016 | Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy | 2017 | 85.8% |
| 16V642000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2017 | 95.1% |
| 14V667000 | Oct 24, 2014 | Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 95.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Audi A4 allroad FAQ
How many recalls has the Audi A4 allroad had?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi A4 allroad model year from 2013 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Audi A4 allroad year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (87) and the 2021 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Audi A4 allroad problems?
Across the 2014–2024 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.