Audi A4 Allroad problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Audi A4 Allroad (2013–2024). The 2020 A4 Allroad has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 12
- Model years
- 12
- Worst year
- 2020
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Audi A4 Allroad years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2020 Audi A4 Allroad — 30 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (0 complaints).
Every Audi A4 Allroad model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2023 A4 Allroad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2022 A4 Allroad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2021 A4 Allroad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2020 A4 Allroad | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2019 A4 Allroad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags |
| 2018 A4 Allroad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2017 A4 Allroad | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2016 A4 Allroad | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2015 A4 Allroad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2014 A4 Allroad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Suspension |
| 2013 A4 Allroad | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Suspension |
Most common Audi A4 Allroad problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System22 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech14 complaints
- Airbags9 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts8 complaints
- Engine4 complaints
- Suspension4 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control2 complaints
- Body & Structure2 complaints
- Steering1 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
Complaint trend
Audi A4 Allroad recalls
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: 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.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology