2020 Audi A4 allroad Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 Audi A4 allroad has 30 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 73, ranking 4th worst among 12 model years with data. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by electrical system and camera/collision-avoidance complaints, plus one suspension recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 73/100
- #4 of 12 A4 allroad years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2020 Audi A4 allroad problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System20 (67%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (43%)
- Other10 (33%)
- Engine1 (3%)
- Lane Departure1 (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
- The MMI infotainment screen randomly reboots or goes black while driving, sometimes every few minutes.
- After a reboot, owners must re-enter a PIN or log in again before navigation, phone pairing, or other features work.
- Rebooting the MMI system disables the backup camera and rear collision/obstacle warning displays.
- The SOS emergency call button and paired cell phone connection have stopped working entirely in some cars.
- Owners report losing rear cross-traffic and parking assistance features when the command center resets.
- One owner described the MMI system losing connection while driving at highway speed or while backing up.
2020 Audi A4 allroad recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V034000Jan 26, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires31,058 vehicles
Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
2020 Audi A4 allroad fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 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.
2020 compared with other A4 allroad years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints for the 2020 A4 allroad, giving it a complaint index of 73 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among 12 model years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 A4 allroad?
- Electrical system issues make up 67% of complaints, largely centered on the MMI infotainment system rebooting or losing connection. Collision avoidance and camera problems, often tied to the same MMI resets, account for another 43%.
- Does the 2020 Audi A4 allroad have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2020 A4 allroad covering suspension, wheels, and tires, where dealers inspect the rear axle and adjust alignment or replace unevenly worn tires. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2020 A4 allroad compare to other years?
- The 2020 model's complaint index of 73 is worse than 2016 (45, Good) and 2018 (55, Caution) but better than 2013 (100, Avoid) and 2014 (91, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Audi A4 allroad?
- EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.