Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Autobilder Gratis, CC BY 2.0.
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 12 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, 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.
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
2020 Audi A4 allroad SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
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.…
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.…
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.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.