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2015 Audi A4 AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-622 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Audi A4 Allroad
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year18% below the A4 Allroad median · #5 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints255 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad has problems

25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine60
Power train50
Electrical system40
Air bags33
Engine and engine cooling30
Steering30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Back over prevention10
Seat belts10
2 other systems22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Audi A4 Allroad recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

87%repaired · 2020 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 18V-229 · Apr 11, 2018 · 342,867 vehicles · 298,681 repaired

Risk. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2018 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 17V-002 · Jan 3, 2017 · 342,867 vehicles · 314,329 repaired

Risk. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Air bags

Recall 14V-667 · Oct 24, 2014 · 101,938 vehicles · 97,252 repaired

Risk. If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other A4 Allroad year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 Allroad median. How we score

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In owners' words

What A4 Allroad owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2015 AUDI A4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASAONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
Complaint 11204614 · May 3, 2019
AUDI SAFETY RECALL 19N4-ELECTRIC (AFTER RUN) COOLANT PUMP. I HAVE BEEN WAITING NOW ABOUT 6 MONTHS FOR A NEW PUMP TO BE AVAILABLE FROM AUDI TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COOLING PUMP, THAT IS TO COOL THE TURBOCHARGER AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. I WAS TOLD, IN WRITING AND OVER THE PHONE BY AUDI, THAT…
Complaint 11176209 · Feb 11, 2019 · 43,372 miles
I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A REMEDY TO FIX MY VEHICLE WHICH I AM TOLD CAN CATCH FIRE. THE RECALL IS 19N4, CAN YOU PLEASE FOLLOW UP ON THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A REMEDY.
Complaint 11131738 · Sep 26, 2018

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