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2018 Audi A4 Allroad Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Audi A4 Allroad owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, describing incidents dated June 25, 2018 to November 24, 2021.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 3 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 9 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11466707 · Filed May 31, 2022
The contact owned a 2018 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained a fractured…
ODI #11445972 · Filed January 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
ODI #11269731 · Filed October 20, 2019
REAR VIEW CAMERA IS INTERMITTANT WHEN IN REVERSE AND BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO REAR VIEW CAMERA WHILE BACKING UP. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO AUDI DEALER - NOT FIXED. LOANER CAR FROM DEALER, 2018 AUDI A5 HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. NO REAR CAMERA - RADIO SCREEN INSTEAD. BUG IN AUDI…

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Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #19V547000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 145,337 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 74D9 · Owners notified September 9, 2019 · Vehicles built November 4, 2015 – July 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose

NHTSA #18V836000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12 vehicles

Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 69Y4 · Owners notified December 19, 2018 · Vehicles built April 26, 2017 – June 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Aluminum Trim for Speakers can Come Loose

NHTSA #17V675000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported October 25, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 31,323 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 70G6 · Owners notified March 13, 2018 · Vehicles built March 10, 2016 – June 22, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.

Safety consequence

The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 Audi Allroad SW AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad.

Air Bags

ODI #11466707

Crash 1 injury

Incident: November 24, 2021 · Filed: May 31, 2022

The contact owned a 2018 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained a fractured left wrist, concussion, lumbar injury and left arm injury. No other injuries to the second driver were reported. The vehicle was towed away and later deemed a total loss. A police report was taken at the scene. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Air Bags; Seats

ODI #11445972

Incident: November 10, 2021 · Filed: January 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11269731

Incident: October 19, 2019 · Filed: October 20, 2019

REAR VIEW CAMERA IS INTERMITTANT WHEN IN REVERSE AND BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO REAR VIEW CAMERA WHILE BACKING UP. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO AUDI DEALER - NOT FIXED. LOANER CAR FROM DEALER, 2018 AUDI A5 HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. NO REAR CAMERA - RADIO SCREEN INSTEAD. BUG IN AUDI SOFTWARE - THIS MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO FORCE AUDI TO FIX THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. TWO PICTURES PROVIDED - ONE IS MY A4 AND THE OTHER IS THE AUDI A5 LOANER : BOTH SHOW THE CARS IN REVERSE AND THE RADIO SCREEN DISPLAYED - NOT THE REAR VIEW CAMERA LATEST OCCURANCE WAS 10/19 NO PICTURE TAKEN.

Air Bags

ODI #11245827

Incident: August 8, 2019 · Filed: August 22, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V547000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK (3350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, (408) 215-9341) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ODI #11245450

Incident: June 14, 2019 · Filed: August 21, 2019

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ALL INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WAS DISABLED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AUDI PRE SENSE WAS ENGAGED AND SEATBELTS TIGHTENED UNNECESSARILY. PARKING SENSORS CAUSE CAR TO QUICKLY STOP UNNECESSARILY WHILE REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY OR PARALLEL PARKING. NOISE COMING FROM THE TRUNK AT LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD, RIVET WAS REPLACED. CAR WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICKS AUDI SOUTH AUSTIN FOR REPAIRS MULTIPLE TIMES.

Electrical System; Structure; Service Brakes

ODI #11233605

Crash

Incident: July 18, 2019 · Filed: July 20, 2019

MY SON JUST CRASHED MY 2018 AUDI A4 WITH PRE SENSE BASIC AND CITY. $20K DAMAGE IN THE FRONT! NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HE WAS DRIVING AROUND 40MPH, TRAFFIC SLOW DOWN AND HE DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. HE BRAKED HARD, BUT THE AUTO BRAKE NEVER KICKED IN.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11195558

Incident: April 10, 2019 · Filed: April 11, 2019

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE JAN 3RD 2019 IN AZ. IT WAS TRANSPORTED TO NJ VIA PRIVATE CARRIER AND DELIVERED ON FEB 12TH. ON APRIL 10TH AN APPROX. 8 INCH LONG ARCHING CRACK APPEARED IN MY WINDSHIELD. I WAS NOT HIT WITH A ROCK OR ANY OTHER DEBRIS. IN THE AM THE CAR WAS FINE AND SEVERAL HOURS LATER THIS HUGE CRACK APPEARED. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN MOVING AND WAS IN AN AREA WHERE NOTHING COULD HAVE HIT THE CAR.

Electrical System; Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11183719

Crash

Incident: February 26, 2019 · Filed: March 3, 2019

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. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY UNABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER WITH NO PROTECTION BESIDES THE SHELL OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 15 MINUTES LATER, THEY HAD TO SPEND CONSIDERABLE TIME READING THROUGH THE MANUAL TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MANUALLY DISABLE MY BRAKES AND TOOK 4 FIREFIGHTERS (1 STEERING AND 3 PUSHING) TO PUSH MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER. MEANWHILE, THE AT FAULT DRIVER (CAR 3) WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY FROM THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AFTER COMPLETING POLICE ACTIVITIES. THE COLLISION PROTOCOL OF AUTOMATICALLY TIGHTENING SEAT BELTS, PUTTING ON HAZARD LIGHTS, DIALING ROAD-SIDE SERVICE, ROLLING DOWN WINDOWS PARTIALLY, AND BRAKING ITSELF WAS GREAT. HOWEVER, DISABLING THE CAR AND LEAVING THE SEAT BELTS UNUSABLE AFTERWARDS LEFT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EVEN A WORSE SECOND ACCIDENT. A FLATBED TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED IN BY AUDI ROADSIDE SERVICE AND OF COURSE THEY RECOMMENDED AN AUDI CERTIFIED COLLISION CENTER.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11110560

Incident: June 25, 2018 · Filed: July 10, 2018

MY NEW AUDI A4 2018 HORN HAS A DEAD SPOT ON THE WHOLE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE. AUDI HAS REPLACED THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH HAS THE HORN CONTACTS AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK! I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS THE CASE ON ALL 2018 AUDI A4'S. I DRIVE IN NYC AND NOT HAVING A FUNCTIONING HORN IS A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD SERIOUSLY LOOK INTO THIS. MY COMPLAINT CASE # WITH AUDI IS 180482431

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