2015 Audi A4 allroad Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Audi A4 allroad ranks 3rd worst of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 82 and 25 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine issues make up 36% of complaints, followed by transmission problems, alongside 4 recalls covering engine, electrical, and airbag systems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 82/100
- #3 of 12 A4 allroad years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2015 Audi A4 allroad problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly rolls backward or forward while stationary in drive or reverse, sometimes at very low mileage.
- Transmission intermittently fails to engage in gear, reverse, or drive, and some owners report bucking with minimal acceleration.
- Steering locks up or becomes hard to turn while driving, shortly after service related to a heater recall.
- Engine coolant pump recall repairs were delayed due to parts unavailability, leaving affected vehicles unrepaired for extended periods.
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed side-impact crashes.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 A4 allroad has a complaint index of 82 and ranks 3rd worst among 12 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Audi A4 allroad?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 36% of the 25 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,686 miles.
- Does the 2015 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, covering the engine coolant pump, an electrical auxiliary heater connector, a software coolant pump update, and an airbag control unit update.
- Which model years of the Audi A4 allroad should I avoid?
- According to NHTSA data, 2013, 2014, and 2015 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2013 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- Are there transmission problems in the 2015 Audi A4 allroad?
- Yes, transmission and powertrain complaints account for 20% of reports, with owners describing failure to engage gear and unexpected rolling, at a median mileage of 13,500.