CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Audi A4 Allroad has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (14 reports).
2017 Audi A4 Allroad recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Corrosion (oxidation) on the cable connecting the passenger occupant detection system can cause the software to wrongly detect a fault and switch off the front passenger air bag.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
A passenger-side front air bag inflator module mounting screw may not have been tightened enough.
Door Speaker Trim Can Loosen, Exposing Sharp Edges
The aluminum trim around the front and rear door speakers can come loose, leaving sharp edges exposed inside the cabin.
Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash
Certain vehicles may have driver or passenger frontal airbags, side or head airbags, or seat belt pretensioners that may not deploy or activate properly.
Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night
Some vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently disables the side marker lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Most common 2017 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recal
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was concerned that there was a software update that needed to be performed before the recall repair could be performed. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was initially notified about the recall; and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and the contact was given the same information as the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2017 Audi A4 Allroad questions
Does the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad: Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Door Speaker Trim Can Loosen, Exposing Sharp Edges; Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash; Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Seats (8), Unknown Or Other (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Audi A4 Allroad has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.