Does the 2017 Audi A4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Audi A4, the most recent reported on November 10, 2021 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger, Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (22 complaints), followed by air bags (13).

How many 2017 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Audi A4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi A4.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2017 Audi A4 recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger · Seats

NHTSA campaign 21V874000 · reported November 10, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 208,332 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing 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: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Most reported problems

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

Engine22
Air bags13
Unknown or other10
Electrical system6
Fuel/propulsion system6
Power train4
Seats3
Steering3
Engine and engine cooling2
Seat belts2

What owners report

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

Oct 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the interior speaker trim assemblies on my 2017 Audi A4 Prestige. The affected speaker trim was previously repaired under an Audi safety recall by an authorized Audi service provider. This recall repair is documented in Audi’s service records. Despite the completed…

Sep 11, 2026 · Engine
my initial water pump from Audi was replaced via recall. then I recently changed the thermostat hose and my water pump started leaking again. can you please look into these faulty water pumps?

Dec 5, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
I have been trying to register my vehicle in California for several months, however, in order to do so, I need the car to pass SMOG. Initially I was told that the issue was related to an emissions sensor and that I had to drive the vehicle a few more miles to get the sensor to register properly. This turned out not to…

Aug 25, 2025 · Exterior lighting
The headlights on my 2017 Audi A4 have developed stress cracks in the headlamp housing. According to the inspection performed by an authorized Audi dealer, these cracks will obscure headlight projection and lower the visibility range at night. The dealer specifically noted there were no signs of outside influence or…

Dec 20, 2024 · Unknown or other
The Audi "Drive Select" transmission function switches to "Sports Mode" in rain and snow. This makes the vehicle dangerously jumpy in slippery conditions. This has happened to me (I think) three times in the last couple of years, always in rain or snow. My knowledge of the car allowed me to slowly delve into the…

A4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	0	32	0	0
2015	0	19	1	0
2016	0	11	0	1
2017	1	56	2	0
2018	1	45	1	0
2019	1	10	2	0
2020	3	128	1	0

Across all years, the 2006 A4 has the most complaints (295). All Audi A4 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Audi A4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Audi A4, the most recent reported on November 10, 2021 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger, Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4?: Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (22 complaints), followed by air bags (13).
How many 2017 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.