Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Audi A4 allroad. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
- Consequence
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
87.1% repairedof 342,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- Consequence
- The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
86.1% repairedof 216,913 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
- Consequence
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
91.7% repairedof 342,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
- Consequence
- If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
95.4% repairedof 101,938 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (46)
46 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
3involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 32.6% |
| Engine | 14 | 30.4% |
| Air bags | 3 | 6.5% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 6.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 6.5% |
| Power train | 3 | 6.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4.3% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2.2% |
How 2014 compares with other A4 allroad years
Best and worst A4 allroad years →201387
201446
201525
201615
201731
20189
20193
202030
20211
20231
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 87 | 4 |
| 2014 | 46 | 4 |
| 2015 | 25 | 4 |
| 2016 | 15 | 3 |
| 2017 | 31 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2014 Audi A4 allroad FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A4 allroad have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V229000 (engine), 17V622000 (electrical), 17V002000 (engine), 14V667000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Audi A4 allroad problems?
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (15), Engine (14), Air bags (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2014 A4 allroad compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Audi A4 allroad model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2013 the most (87). The 2014 drew 46. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.
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