2021 Audi A4 Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 12, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A4 Allroad years
Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi A4 Allroad. That ranks 10th out of 12 A4 Allroad model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Audi A4 Allroad problems

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

Forward Collision Avoidance1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance1100%———

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

2021 Audi A4 Allroad recalls (1)

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Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assemblyJan 26, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · 31,058 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

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.

On several occasions while vehicle was stationary at a stoplight or moving very slowly the emergency braking system deployed, with seat belt tensioner activated and brakes applied with characteristic thunk sound. I could discern no threat at the time, but other cars were nearby. Recently, though…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Aug 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11608025

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi A4 Allroad?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Audi A4 Allroad?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.