2014 Audi A4 allroad Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
91/100
#2 most-complained of 12 A4 allroad years
The 2014 Audi A4 allroad ranks 2nd worst out of 12 model years, with a Complaint Index of 91 and 46 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 3 reported fires. Engine and steering issues each make up 33% of complaints, earning this year an Avoid verdict relative to other A4 allroad years.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Audi A4 allroad problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine compartment catching fire, in one case while driving on a highway and in another while parked with the ignition off.
- Some owners describe the car failing to track straight at highway speeds, drifting left or right even after steering corrections are made.
- The steering wander was reported as worse when using the Dynamic or Sport drive-select modes or in crosswinds.
- Several owners noted the horn does not sound unless the engine is running, which they viewed as a safety concern.
- One owner reported the front and side airbags failed to deploy during a crash with another vehicle.
2014 Audi A4 allroad recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
- NHTSA 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Electrical System216,913 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
- NHTSA 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
2014 compared with other A4 allroad years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 model has a Complaint Index of 91, the second-highest among 12 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other A4 allroad years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4 allroad?
- NHTSA data shows Engine and Steering issues each account for 33% of the 46 complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 52,000 for engine complaints and 22,500 for steering complaints.
- Does the 2014 Audi A4 allroad have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, covering the engine coolant pump, an electrical auxiliary heater connector, a coolant pump software update, and an airbag control unit software update.
- Which Audi A4 allroad years are worse than 2014?
- Only the 2013 model year ranks worse, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 86 complaints, compared to 91 and 46 complaints for 2014.