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2018 Audi A4 allroad recalls & problems

The 2018 Audi A4 allroad has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints9filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsJul 24, 2019

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 19V547000145,337 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module; Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

Air bagsNov 27, 2018

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 18V83600012 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag 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.
Fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
StructureOct 25, 2017

Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Recall 17V67500031,323 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Risk
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Audi Allroad SW AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crash★★★★★
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system32007,000 mi
Air bags3101—
Unknown or other2000—
Service brakes2200—
Engine1100—
Visibility/wiper1000—
StructureBody1100—
Electronic stability control (esc)1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Seats1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.