2018 Audi A4 Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 Allroad years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad. That ranks 7th out of 12 A4 Allroad model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 21,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 33% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 9,645 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 12,290 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 2,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Audi A4 Allroad recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
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.
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.
The contact owned a 2018 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained a fractured…
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Rear view camera is intermittant when in reverse and backing up the vehicle. Sometimes there is no rear view camera while backing up. Multiple trips to audi dealer - not fixed. Loaner car from dealer, 2018 audi a5 had exactly the same problem. No rear camera - radio screen instead. Bug in audi…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V547000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK (3350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, [redacted])…
While driving on highway all interior electrical systems shut down. Cruise control feature was disabled for several hours. While stopped at a light, audi pre sense was engaged and seatbelts tightened unnecessarily. Parking sensors cause car to quickly stop unnecessarily while reversing out of…
Other Audi A4 Allroad years
← 2017 A4 Allroad · 2019 A4 Allroad →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 A4 Allroad | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 A4 Allroad | 30 | 1 |
| 2019 A4 Allroad | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 A4 Allroad | 31 | 5 |
| 2016 A4 Allroad | 15 | 3 |
| 2015 A4 Allroad | 25 | 4 |
| 2014 A4 Allroad | 46 | 4 |
| 2013 A4 Allroad | 87 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.