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2018 Audi A4 Allroad: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
9Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
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The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 safety recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific A4 Allroad had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign 17V675000 · 25/10/2017

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.

RiskThe sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
RemedyAudi 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.
2

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 18V836000 · 27/11/2018

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.

RiskIf the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
RemedyVolkswagen 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.
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 19V547000 · 24/07/2019

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.

RiskA disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
RemedyAudi 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Audi A4 Allroad owners report most often to federal regulators:

Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Seats1
Vehicle Speed Control1

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Side crash★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2018 Audi A4 Allroad owners report?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the air bags, electrical system, unknown or other.

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