repaired · 2023 Q4
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2017 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A4, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-874 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Audi A4 has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine
13Air bags
6Electrical system
6Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Seats
3Steering
2Engine and engine cooling
2Seat belts
77 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Audi A4 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.
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 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 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Audi A4 safety ratings
2017 Audi A4 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What A4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
my initial water pump from Audi was replaced via recall. then I recently changed the thermostat hose and my water pump started leaking again. can you please look into these faulty water pumps?
Audi A4 Water pump and Thermostat failure. VW/ Audi USA had a recall on this issue for several models including the Audi A4 models thru 2016. My car was built in 2016 with model year 2017 and according to the recall my car did not qualify. Since then there has been several Class Action Lawsuits for…
Every time I start the car, a message comes on saying that the passenger airbag is off even when I have an occupant next to me. I spoke with the dealer and he told me that this recall was claimed and fixed in 2022 in Texas by the previous owner but I replied that the problem continues and he told…
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