2018 Audi A4 Allroad Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) and occupant classification (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. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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.
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…
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Hinge and attachments (structure)
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.
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…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,165 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2022 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2022 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi A4 (A4 Ultra, A4 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–27 / 33–37 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi A4 Allroad model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A4 Allroad model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 87 |
| 2014 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 46 |
| 2015 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 25 |
| 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 5 | 31 |
| 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 30 |
| 2021 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi A4 Allroad
How do I know if my 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V675000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.