CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2018 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.
Most common 2018 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
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 left wrist, concussion, lumbar injury and left arm injury. No other injuries to the second driver were reported. The vehicle was towed away and later deemed a total loss. A police report was taken at the scene. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 21,000.
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
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 SOFTWARE - THIS MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO FORCE AUDI TO FIX THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. TWO PICTURES PROVIDED - ONE IS MY A4 AND THE OTHER IS THE AUDI A5 LOANER : BOTH SHOW THE CARS IN REVERSE AND THE RADIO SCREEN DISPLAYED - NOT THE REAR VIEW CAMERA LATEST OCCURANCE WAS 10/19 NO PICTURE TAKEN.
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, (408) 215-9341) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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 DRIVEWAY OR PARALLEL PARKING. NOISE COMING FROM THE TRUNK AT LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD, RIVET WAS REPLACED. CAR WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICKS AUDI SOUTH AUSTIN FOR REPAIRS MULTIPLE TIMES.
2018 Audi A4 Allroad questions
Does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Air Bags (3), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.