2017 Audi A4 allroad Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Audi A4 allroad has a complaint index of 64, ranking 5th out of 12 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 31 complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 crashes, with airbags as the top problem area (45% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 64/100
- #5 of 12 A4 allroad years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 31
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Audi A4 allroad problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags14 (45%)
- Structure & Body8 (26%)
- Other7 (23%)
- Brakes5 (16%)
- Electrical System4 (13%)
- Seat Belts3 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (10%)
- Engine1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag warning lights activate falsely, with sensors indicating the seatbelt is unlatched when it is fastened.
- Owners report delays getting Takata airbag recall parts, with some vehicles going over a reasonable repair timeframe unrepaired.
- Automatic emergency braking has engaged unexpectedly during turns in wet conditions, causing loss of steering control and a crash.
- Driver's side front window has stopped functioning intermittently, sometimes requiring multiple power cycles to resolve.
- Tire sidewalls have ballooned or bulged at low mileage on the factory-fitted Pirelli tires.
- Driver seat has shifted forward under normal braking in at least one reported incident.
2017 Audi A4 allroad recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V547000Jul 24, 2019Airbags145,337 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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 misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 recall is 74D9.
- NHTSA 18V836000Nov 27, 2018Airbags12 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Risk: If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
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 at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
- NHTSA 17V675000Oct 25, 2017Structure & Body31,323 vehicles
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
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.
Risk: The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
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 this recall is 70G6.
2017 Audi A4 allroad fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other A4 allroad years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 A4 allroad a complaint index of 64, ranking 5th worst out of 12 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other A4 allroad years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A4 allroad?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 45% of the 31 complaints, followed by Structure & Body issues (26%) and Brakes (16%).
- Does the 2017 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 A4 allroad covering airbags, seat belts, structure/body trim, and electrical software, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 A4 allroad compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 64 is lower than 2013 (100), 2014 (91), and 2015 (82), all rated Avoid, but higher than 2016 (45, rated Good).