2014 Audi A4 Allroad Problems
Compared with other Audi A4 Allroad years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Audi A4 Allroad year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 15 of its 46 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported part: Steering (15 complaints, median 22,500 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2015
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 46filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 36 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad. The part named most often is steering, with 15 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (14) and air bags (3). 36 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 645 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 39 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Audi A4 Allroad model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering15 33%
- Engine14 30%
- Air bags3 6.5%
- Electrical system3 6.5%
- Fuel system3 6.5%
- Engine cooling2 4.3%
- Other or unknown2 4.3%
- Suspension2 4.3%
- Brakes1 2.2%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “I was driving in the city, going at about 45 MPH, then a light came on on my dashboard that said dynamic steering: system fault. You can continue driving . The steering wheel got a little stiff, but the I was able to keep driving. The next day, about half a mile from my house the same light turned red while I was driving at 35 MPH. The steering wheel became really hard to move, almost impossible to turn to either side. Contacted Audi and they said to take the car to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11105267, filed 2018-07, 60,600 milesEngine: “While in motion, coolant system malfunction and overheating. Foul smell overcame my car and I had to pullover in the shoulder to wait for my car to cool down. Recall 18v22900 for Audi a4 2014 recall # 19n4/19n3. Audi owning mills dealership and service is claiming that is not the problem and are charging me, when I was told by Audi customer service that I would not be charged.”
NHTSA complaint #11112317, filed 2018-07, 74,000 milesAir bags: “I am finding that Audi is not handling the airbag recall very diligently. Audi has my name, mail address, email address and cell phone number and has made no efforts to contact me. I receive mail from Audi regularly, including emails with service specials and yet none of them mention this recall whatsoever. Your pdf issued the required recall on october 23. Why are they not required to act quickly?”
NHTSA complaint #10654024, filed 2014-11, 3,500 milesElectrical system: “Vehicle shut down completely while in motion on a busy street.steering where became very hard to maneuver could have caused an accident due to shutdown. Tried to restart ignition in order to drive it off the road but kept shutting down completely. All electrical and components were not working. Even in neutral the steering where was very hard to turn. It turned out to be the fuel pump which cost $1400 to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #11255762, filed 2019-09, 87,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
56% of the 36 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 60,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016, Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017 +2 more
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…
- 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Electrical system › WiringCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016, Q5 2013–2016, A5 2013–2016
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…
- 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016, Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017 +1 more
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…
- 14V667000Oct 24, 2014Air bagsCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2015, S4 2013–2015, Allroad 2013–2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to…
Recall details for the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 645 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11032137Apr 22, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11022664Aug 19, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11021447Jul 10, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11018961May 8, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11017657Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
- 11017649Apr 15, 2025Body and structure. This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- 11017621Apr 14, 2025Seats. This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- 11016499Mar 27, 2025Other or unknown. Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
- 11016497Mar 27, 2025Other or unknown. Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
- 11016561Mar 20, 2025Other or unknown. This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
Other model years of the Audi A4 Allroad
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | — | 1 | — | 26 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 9 | 9,645 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 31 | 12,250 | 5 | — | 25 | 74 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 15 | 45,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 25 | 30,000 | 4 | — | — | 26 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2014 | 46 | 45,000 | 4 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2013 | 87 | 47,750 | 4 | — | — | 70 · More | Rising |
All Audi A4 Allroad model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad have?
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 15 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 14.
Has the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Audi A4 Allroad reported?
Among the 36 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 60,600 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.