2020 Audi A4 AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2020 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-034 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Audi A4 Allroad

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Autobilder Gratis, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Audi A4 Allroad has problems

30 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
Electrical system200
Back over prevention120
Forward collision avoidance20
Lane departure10
Engine10
Visibility/wiper10

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

1 recall

2020 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.

97%repaired · 2023 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 22V-034 · Jan 26, 2022 · 31,058 vehicles · 30,217 repaired

Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2020 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

2020 Audi A4 Allroad safety ratings

2020 Audi A4 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Shortly after my warranty expired last september ([XXX]) my 2020 Audi A4 Allroad started to experience random episodes of the car's main entertainment touch screen rebooting in the middle of the car being operated. This usually would only happen once or twice during maybe an hour long car ride.…
Complaint 11679710 · Aug 10, 2025
The MMI (Information and entertainment system) spontaneously reboots numerous times while driving. When the reboots happen, the screen goes black and key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, and navigation, become unavailable until the reboot completes and the systems reload.…
Complaint 11676213 · Jul 25, 2025
Audi mmi/infotainment reboots repeatedly while driving. It removes my attention from driving and is extremely distracting. Also fails when backing up and back up camera goes black. I have not taken to a dealer as this has been a frequent problem among other 2020 Audi owners.
Complaint 11673855 · Jul 16, 2025

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