2017 Audi A4 Allroad: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad: 5 recalls, 31 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #16V642000 · 2016 · 79,895 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles May have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Why it matters: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle May be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V955000 · 2016 · 5,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi a7, a4, a6, Volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that May not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 Audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners May…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #17V675000 · 2017 · 31,323 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V836000 · 2018 · 12 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #19V547000 · 2019 · 145,337 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (14): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Seats (8): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Audi A4 Allroad has 31 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 12 A4 Allroad model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 21). Complaints peaked in 2019 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 12,250 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (15 complaints, 3 recalls), 2018 (9 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Audi A4 Allroad problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (14), seats (8), other / unknown (7).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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