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2018 Audi A4 Allroad recalls and problems

3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad.

3
recalls
9
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Audi A4 Allroad recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

NHTSA campaign 19V547000 · reported July 24, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 145,337 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 18V836000 · reported November 27, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 12 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 17V675000 · reported October 25, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 31,323 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 31, 2022 · Air bags · 21,000 miles · crash reported

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…

Jan 3, 2022 · Seats

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…

Oct 20, 2019 · Unknown or other · 13,000 miles

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…

Aug 22, 2019 · Air bags

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, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED…

Aug 21, 2019 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 4,900 miles

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…

A4 Allroad model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2015 42530
2016 31501
2017 53120
2018 3930
2019 0300
2020 13000
2021 1200

Across all years, the 2013 A4 Allroad has the most complaints (87). All Audi A4 Allroad years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, the most recent reported on July 24, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module, Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2018 Audi A4 Allroad complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 31, 2022.