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2019 Audi A4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi A4.

1
recalls
10
owner complaints
2
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.

2019 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.

What owners report

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

Dec 3, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline · 50,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash that had damaged the fuel tank and fuel line. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact had taken the vehicle on a trip, and while driving, the contact smelled gasoline in the cabin. The contact…

Dec 3, 2025 · Service brakes · crash reported

As I was pulling into a parking spot, traveling at a low speed I naturally applied the brakes but the car accelerated instead jumping a concrete curb and hitting a wall. In that moment I realized I had no control of the vehicle. This sudden unintended acceleration was accompanied by a loss of braking. Pressing on the…

Aug 18, 2025 · Engine

The turbocharger wastegate actuator failed suddenly at highway speeds, causing loss of engine power and making it extremely difficult to maintain highway speeds. The warnings that suddenly appeared caused the cruise control to cease working as well. The dealership (Audi Miami South by The Collection) inspected the…

Jun 24, 2025 · Unknown or other

there is nothing wrong

Aug 19, 2024 · Unknown or other

My SOS alert system is malfunctioning. Safety concerns

A4 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 01101
2017 15620
2018 14510
2019 11020
2020 312810
2021 41130
2022 3600

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

Questions

Does the 2019 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 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 2019 Audi A4?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2019 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 3, 2025.