Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Audi allroad. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
- Consequence
- A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 50% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 50% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 50% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 50% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 50% |
How 2017 compares with other allroad years
Best and worst allroad years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17 | 3 |
| 2002 | 8 | 3 |
| 2003 | 14 | 3 |
| 2004 | 15 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
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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2017 Audi allroad FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi allroad have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V547000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Audi allroad problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Electrical system (1), Seat belts (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2017 allroad compare with other years?
Among the 2001–2018 Audi allroad model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2001 the most (17). The 2017 drew 2. 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.