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2023 Audi A4 allroad Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

18/100

#10 most-complained of 12 A4 allroad years

The 2023 Audi A4 allroad has a Complaint Index of 18, with 1 complaint and 1 recall on file. It ranks 10th out of 12 model years, making it one of the lower-complaint years for this model.

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 30 hwy

Top 2023 Audi A4 allroad problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other1 (100%)

2023 Audi A4 allroad recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V251000Apr 3, 2024Airbags91 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

    Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

2023 Audi A4 allroad fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30 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.

2023 compared with other A4 allroad years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021No verdict91126
2022No verdict00126
2023No verdict181126
2024No verdict364026

All Audi A4 allroad years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Audi A4 allroad reliable?
NHTSA lists only 1 complaint and a Complaint Index of 18 for the 2023 Audi A4 allroad, ranking 10th out of 12 model years based on owner complaints and recalls.
Does the 2023 Audi A4 allroad have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 24V251000) covers the airbag occupant detection system; dealers will replace the passenger seat control module free of charge.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi A4 allroad?
EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.
How does the 2023 model compare to other A4 allroad years?
With a Complaint Index of 18, the 2023 model has far fewer reported problems than years like 2013 (index 100) or 2014 (index 91), which are rated Avoid.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.