Audi A4 Allroad Problems by Year
Audi A4 Allroad years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical A4 Allroad year: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 A4 Allroad: 87 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2014 A4 Allroad: 46 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2017 A4 Allroad: 31 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 A4 Allroad: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 A4 Allroad: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2019 A4 Allroad: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi A4 Allroad problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 68 | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 40 | 9 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 7 | 9 |
| Power Train | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Audi A4 Allroad model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2023 A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 A4 Allroad | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 A4 Allroad | 30 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 A4 Allroad | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2018 A4 Allroad | 9 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2017 A4 Allroad | 31 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 A4 Allroad | 15 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 A4 Allroad | 25 | 4 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 A4 Allroad | 46 | 4 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 A4 Allroad | 87 | 4 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A4 Allroad years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (87), 2014 (46), 2015 (25), 2017 (31), 2020 (30) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical A4 Allroad year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi A4 Allroad?
Steering, with 68 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi A4 Allroad have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.