MYRModel Year Report

2017 Audi A4 Allroad

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2017 Audi A4 Allroad
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:14.534Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A4 Allroad Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2013: 85 complaints 2013 2014: 46 complaints 2015: 25 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2017: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
201385
201446
201525
201614
201731
20189
20193
202030
20211
20220
20231
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 45%

45% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

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, 20230113

SEATS 26%

26% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

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, 20230113

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH 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, 20230113

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, 20161116

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161101 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 16V642000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170228 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 16V955000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180313 — structure

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.

Campaign 17V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181219 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V836000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190909 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V547000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Audi A4 Allroad — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V642000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V955000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V675000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V836000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V547000 (air bags) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.