2018 Audi A4 Allroad Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,645miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,645 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 568 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 178 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Air bags3 33%
- Electrical system3 33%
- Brakes2 22%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Engine1 11%
- Seats1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “The contact owned a 2018 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained a fractured left wrist, concussion, lumbar injury and left arm injury. No other injuries to the second driver were reported. The vehicle was towed away and later deemed a total loss. A police report was taken at the scene. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11466707, filed 2022-05, 21,000 milesElectrical system: “My son just crashed my 2018 Audi a4 with pre sense basic and city. $20k damage in the front! No air bag deployed. It happened on a highway during morning rush hour in heavy traffic. He was driving around 40mph, traffic slow down and he did not realize until it was too late. He braked hard, but the auto brake never kicked in.”
NHTSA complaint #11233605, filed 2019-07, 7,000 milesBrakes: “Involved in a three car rear-end accident. I was the very front car (car 1, white 2018 Audi a4) which was completely stopped that took the least force of the impact. Car 2 (tesla medel s) was also stopped but took brunt of force from at fault car 3 (dodge SUV) who came barreling in. My car took minor damage to the rear yet my 2018 Audi a4's collision protocols disabled my car and left it completely undriveable. The seat belts also pulled back and locked up leaving me unable to rebuckle my seat belt after the accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183719, filed 2019-03, 12,290 milesOther or unknown: “Rear view camera is intermittant when in reverse and backing up the vehicle. Sometimes there is no rear view camera while backing up. Multiple trips to Audi dealer - not fixed. Loaner car from dealer, 2018 Audi a5 had exactly the same problem. No rear camera - radio screen instead. Bug in Audi software - this model needs to be recalled to force Audi to fix this safety problem. Two pictures provided - one is my a4 and the other is the Audi a5 loaner : both show the cars in reverse and the radio screen displayed - not the rear view camera latest occurance was 10/19 no picture taken.”
NHTSA complaint #11269731, filed 2019-10, 13,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,900 and 13,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Allroad · wagon AWD | not rated | — | 5 | 5 | — |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V547000Jul 24, 2019Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018, Allroad 2017–2018, RS 5 2018–2019 +5 more
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…
- 18V836000Nov 27, 2018Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018, A5 2018
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…
- 17V675000Oct 25, 2017Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachmentsCovers: Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018, A5 2018
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.
Recall details for the 2018 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. 568 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11038061Sep 2, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
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 2018 Audi A4 Allroad have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2018 Audi A4 Allroad reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,645 miles and the middle half falls between 4,900 and 13,000 miles; 100% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
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.