repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2017 Audi A4 AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-836 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Seats1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Wheels
1Visibility
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 14 | 1 |
| Seats | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Door: hinge and attachments
Risk. The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2017 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
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What A4 Allroad owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at…
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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