2015 Audi A4 Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2019 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A4 Allroad years
Far more complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad. That ranks 5th out of 12 A4 Allroad model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 24%), typically at around 43,372 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Audi A4 Allroad problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine6 · ~43,372 mi
Power Train5 · ~13,500 mi
Electrical System4 · ~76,000 mi
Air Bags3 · ~32,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~24,000 mi
Steering3 · ~72,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~15,018 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~24,250 mi
Back Over Prevention1 · ~24,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~69,764 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine624%43,372——
Power Train520%13,500——
Electrical System416%76,000——
Air Bags312%32,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling312%24,000——
Steering312%72,000——
Fuel/propulsion System28%15,018——
Unknown or Other28%24,250——
Back Over Prevention14%24,000——
Seat Belts14%69,764——
Structure14%42,000——
Wheels14%42,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 13 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 2201722018: 132018132019: 720197

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Audi A4 Allroad recalls (4)

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Engine and engine cooling:cooling systemApr 11, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V229000 · 342,867 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Electrical system:wiringOct 5, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V622000 · 216,913 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Engine and engine cooling:cooling systemJan 3, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V002000 · 342,867 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Air bagsOct 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V667000 · 101,938 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

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.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Unintended acceleration while traveling amid traffic on busy highway see attached description

Unknown or Other · received Aug 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11245805

The vehicle rolls forward while facing a downhill, after shifting into reverse.

Power Train · received Jul 31, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11240978

2015 audi a4. Consumer writes in regards to electric coolant pump safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasaonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js

Engine · received May 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11204614

I noticed the steering started getting hard to turn. I took to audi dealer they said it was fine. I said not i know my car. On the highway 2 weeks later entering a curve at high mph the car wouldn't turn. I tapped brakes several times and finally with 2 hands i could turn around curve. Very scary…

Steering · received Mar 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11190884

Audi safety recall 19n4-electric (after run) coolant pump. I have been waiting now about 6 months for a new pump to be available from audi to replace the defective cooling pump, that is to cool the turbocharger after the engine is turned off. I was told, in writing and over the phone by audi, that…

Engine · received Feb 11, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11176209

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad?

Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 Allroad model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.