Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Audi A4 allroad. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Consequence
- Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 100% |
How 2021 compares with other A4 allroad years
Best and worst A4 allroad years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
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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Where to next
2021 Audi A4 allroad FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi A4 allroad have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 22V034000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Audi A4 allroad problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2021 A4 allroad compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Audi A4 allroad model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (46). The 2021 drew 1. 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.