2015 Audi A4 allroad Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#3 most-complained of 12 A4 allroad years
The 2015 Audi A4 allroad has a Complaint Index of 82, ranking 3rd worst among 12 model years, with 25 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 3 crashes. Engine problems dominate at 36% of complaints, making this year a relative Avoid within the lineup.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Audi A4 allroad problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (20%)
- Electrical System4 (16%)
- Airbags3 (12%)
- Steering3 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
What owners report
- Transmission intermittently fails to engage, with the vehicle rolling backward or forward when placed in drive or reverse.
- Vehicle bucks or hesitates during acceleration while underway, sometimes with minimal response from the accelerator pedal.
- Engine cooling pump issues tied to a recall left some owners waiting for parts, with one dealer allegedly telling an owner not to park the car in a garage due to fire risk.
- Backup warning system failed to alert of nearby objects shortly after a recall-related engine service.
- Steering became hard to turn or locked up while driving, occurring shortly after an unrelated heater recall repair.
- Airbags did not deploy in two separate reported crashes despite significant vehicle damage.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other A4 allroad years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
- Compared to other A4 allroad model years, 2015 ranks poorly, sitting 3rd worst out of 12 years with a Complaint Index of 82. Engine problems account for 36% of its 25 NHTSA complaints.
- What are the most common problems on the 2015 Audi A4 allroad?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints are most common at 36% of the total, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 20% and Electrical System at 16%. The median mileage at engine-related failure was 33,686 miles.
- Does the 2015 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Audi A4 allroad, covering the engine coolant pump, an auxiliary heater electrical connector, engine software, and airbag control unit software. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Which Audi A4 allroad years are better than 2015?
- According to NHTSA complaint data, 2016 (Complaint Index 45, verdict Good) and 2018 (Complaint Index 55, Caution) performed better than 2015's Complaint Index of 82.
- Were there any transmission issues reported for the 2015 Audi A4 allroad?
- Yes, owners reported the vehicle rolling unexpectedly and failing to move when shifted into gear, with Transmission & Powertrain complaints making up 20% of total complaints and a median failure mileage of 13,500.