2018 Audi A4 Allroad
Only 9 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 9 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Involved in a three car rear-end accident. I was the very front car (Car 1, white 2018 Audi A4) which was completely stopped that took the least force of the impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-03
Also filed under Service brakes and engine
Air bags
3 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
Service brakes
2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Audi A4 Allroad — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V675000 · Structure
- Recall 18V836000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V547000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Audi A4 Allroad?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have?
- 3 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.