2018 Audi A4 Allroad: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad: 3 recalls, 9 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
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, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 9 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 12 A4 Allroad model years for complaints (well below the 21 average). Complaints peaked in 2019 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 9,645 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (31 complaints, 5 recalls), 2019 (3 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Audi A4 Allroad problems?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (3), airbags (3), other / unknown (2).
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