Is the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 Audi A4 Allroad

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2017 Audi A4 Allroad
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:39.038Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 31
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2017: 31 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	87
2014	46
2015	25
2016	15
2017	31
2018	9
2019	3
2020	30
2021	2
2022	1
2023	1
2024	4

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

45% · 14 reports

INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-13

Also filed under Seats and electrical system

Seats

26% · 8 reports

INJURY

Service brakes

13% · 4 reports

CRASH

Electrical system

13% · 4 reports

CRASHINJURY

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A few days ago I had an accident. I made a left turn onto the expressway ramp at 42 MPH. The road was wet and Audi in the middle of the turn activated “precrash sensors” and began to brake hard and the system locked the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-16

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering

Seat belts

10% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2016-11-01Electrical system, exterior lighting16V642000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

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2017-02-28Air bags, seat belts16V955000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.

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2018-03-13Structure17V675000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

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2018-12-19Air bags18V836000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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2019-09-09Air bags19V547000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Audi A4 Allroad — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V642000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 16V955000 · Air bags, seat belts
Recall 17V675000 · Structure
Recall 18V836000 · Air bags
Recall 19V547000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.