2015 Audi A4 Allroad Problems
Compared with other Audi A4 Allroad years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
26/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.6× 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.
- 5 of its 25 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported part: Engine (6 complaints, median 43,372 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles, 20 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 2015 Audi A4 Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (24% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and electrical system (4). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 517 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 28 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 18 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 26 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than 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.
- Engine6 24%
- Electrical system4 16%
- Air bags3 12%
- Engine cooling3 12%
- Steering3 12%
- Fuel system2 8.0%
- Other or unknown2 8.0%
- Seat belts1 4.0%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “I just bought the car from leasing it in may 2018.they did a inspection at Audi and about 3 weeks later the engine got stuck and car smoked from hood.these a4 have excessive oil consumption which can damage engine.but Audi sells vehicles with faulty engines and says its normal......but no it is not.they sell unsuspecting consumers vehicles with faulty engines....I got stranded on highway in heavily smoking vehicle...what is now useless.I was terrified”
NHTSA complaint #11128767, filed 2018-09, 96,695 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “S times now, the vehicle intermittanly fails to move when placed in gear, reverse or drive. Additionally, while underway, transmission bucks and in some instances, accelerates rapidly with miminal accleration at accelrator pedal. I have a video of the latest incident but am unable to upload it to your site.”
NHTSA complaint #10908783, filed 2016-09, 6,877 milesElectrical system: “I received a recall notice (19n4) and as a first step I'm advised to have an Audi dealer disconnect the coolant pump immediately to avoid a fire. I live 5 hours from the nearest Audi dealership but have a local shop that works on german made cars including the Audi. However, Audi refuses to provide instructions to the local shop to disconnect the coolant pump and avoid a fire. However, when I call my dealer they can't get me in on the day I'll be in the area. So, I'm told it's important but given no remedy to avoid a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11140463, filed 2018-10, 76,000 milesAir bags: “Takata recall or NHTSA campaign id 14v66700 I was in an accident july 13 2018. My car's airbags did not deploy, 3 other cars involved in the accident airbags did deploy. Fireman at the scene told me there is a recall on your car, did you know? My market valuation report as my car was totaled, states there is a recall on this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122003, filed 2018-08, 42,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,500 and 45,000 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 2015 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. 517 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 2015 Audi A4 Allroad have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (24% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 2015 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 2015 Audi A4 Allroad reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,500 and 45,000 miles; 75% 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.