YearToAvoid

Audi A4 allroad Best and Worst Years (2013–2024)

The 2013, 2014, and 2015 Audi A4 allroad model years rank worst, led by 2013 with a complaint index of 100 and 86 complaints, mostly steering-related. No model year is listed as best, but 2016 (index 45) and later years score far lower on complaints.

Avoid 2013Avoid 2014Avoid 2015

Model years
12
2013–2024
NHTSA complaints
251
Recall campaigns
12
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
5
Top problem area
Steering

A4 allroad Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Audi A4 allroad problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2013Avoid10086414Steering——
2014Avoid9146134Engine——
2015Avoid8225304Engine——
2016Good4515013Engine——
2017Caution7331205Airbags25—
2018Caution559303Airbags——
2019No verdict273000Airbags25—
2020Caution6430001Electrical System26—
2021No verdict91001Collision Avoidance & Cameras26—
2022No verdict00001—26—
2023No verdict181001—26—
2024No verdict364000Engine26—

A4 allroad years to avoid: what went wrong

2013 Audi A4 allroad Index 100 · 86 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2013 A4 allroad has the highest complaint index (100) of any year, with 86 complaints. Steering issues dominate, making up 55% of that year's complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,075. Owners describe the steering wheel losing center or becoming unresponsive at highway speed, sometimes leading to loss of control and crashes. Engine complaints follow at 20%, with a median mileage of 60,000, including reports of smoke and under-hood fires. Four recall campaigns apply to this year, covering coolant pump software, auxiliary heater wiring corrosion, and pump replacement.

2013 steering problems →2013 engine problems →

2014 Audi A4 allroad Index 91 · 46 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2014 model year carries a complaint index of 91 across 46 complaints. Engine and steering issues are tied as the top problem areas, each at 33% of complaints. Engine failures had a median mileage of 52,000 and include reports of smoke and fires while driving or parked. Steering complaints, with a median mileage of 22,500, describe the car drifting off-center at freeway speeds. Four recall campaigns cover this year, involving the coolant pump, its software, and auxiliary heater electrical corrosion.

2014 engine problems →2014 steering problems →

2015 Audi A4 allroad Index 82 · 25 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2015 A4 allroad has a complaint index of 82 from 25 complaints. Engine problems lead at 36% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,686, including reports of oil leaks and reduced power. Transmission and powertrain complaints follow at 20%, median mileage 13,500, with owners describing the vehicle rolling backward in drive or failing to engage gears. Four recall campaigns apply, again tied to coolant pump function, software updates, and heater wiring corrosion carried over from earlier model years.

Most common Audi A4 allroad problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Steering68 (27%)
  2. Engine51 (20%)
  3. Electrical System48 (19%)
  4. Other34 (14%)
  5. Airbags30 (12%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain17 (7%)
  7. Structure & Body16 (6%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (6%)
  9. Brakes14 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Audi A4 allroad should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Audi A4 allroad model years rank worst, with complaint indexes of 100, 91, and 82 respectively.
Is the 2013 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
The 2013 model year has the highest complaint index (100) of all A4 allroad years, with 86 complaints, mostly steering-related, and 4 recall campaigns.
What is the most common problem with the Audi A4 allroad?
Across all model years, steering issues account for 27% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 20% and electrical system issues at 19%.
Which Audi A4 allroad years have the fewest reported problems?
The 2016 model year has a complaint index of 45, and later years like 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 show very low complaint counts, though none carry an official 'Best' verdict in this dataset.
Does the Audi A4 allroad have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns across the 2013-2024 A4 allroad, including issues with coolant pumps, coolant pump software, and auxiliary heater electrical corrosion.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.