repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 Audi A4 AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 May 31, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 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.
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
2018 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Audi A4 Allroad safety ratings
2018 Audi Allroad SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What A4 Allroad owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V547000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK (3350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, [PHONE])…
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