2018 Audi A4 Allroad recalls and problems

The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Audi A4 Allroad recalls

Recall 19V-547: Air Bags

Reported Jul 24, 2019 · 145,337 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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

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.

Recall 18V-836: Air Bags

Reported Nov 27, 2018 · 12 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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

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.

Recall 17V-675: Structure

Reported Oct 25, 2017 · 31,323 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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

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.

2018 Audi A4 Allroad problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Air Bags3
Unknown or Other2
Service Brakes2
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1
Structure1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Seats1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,290 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2018 Audi A4 Allroad complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 21,000 miles · reported May 31, 2022
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…
Seats · reported Jan 3, 2022
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.
Unknown or Other · at 13,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2019
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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 4,900 miles · reported Aug 21, 2019
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.
Structure · at 7,000 miles · reported Jul 20, 2019
My son just crashed my 2018 audi a4 with pre sense basic and city. $20k damage in the front! No air bag deployed. It happened on a highway during morning rush hour in heavy traffic. He was driving around 40mph, traffic slow down and he did not realize until it was too late. He braked hard, but the auto brake never kicked in.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad: 19V-547 (air bags), 18V-836 (air bags), 17V-675 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,290 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.