2017 AUDI A4

1 recalls, 75 complaints - 675 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SEATS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passen... Read more

Consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Rec... Read more

208,332 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

75 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	16
AIR BAGS	14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
POWER TRAIN	3
SEAT BELTS	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
SEATS	3
STEERING	3

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

formal complaint for gross negligence, warranty breach, and repeated mechanical failures involving my RAM 2020 ProMaster 1500 HR (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle remained out of service for 1 year, 4 months, and 18 days due to transmission damage. Five days after the final delivery, the transmission faile... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2025

I have an alert that says Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Issue and Service is required. This is a major safety issue and the Tesla Service Center says I need to pay $800 to fix it. This is a manufacturer issue and the cost should not be incurred by the vehicle owner. This issue puts my fam... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

I had an issue with the AWD not engaging and the 4x4 light illuminating when driving on snow and ice. No indicators when driving under normal conditions. I had no traction and had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle while driving at speeds less than 25 mph. I had difficulty gettting moment... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2024

Since May 2024, I had taken my car in for repairs at 3 different shops for same exact issue diagnosed as leak from air intake system. It has been repaired 7 times since it first occurred in May 2024, and unfortunately it is still not resolved. This is a potential danger to the driver because all of ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning the engine off, approximately two hours later the contact discovered smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 14, 2024

Hello NHTSA, I'm writing to you about a safety design concern (not a complaint, no incident happened) on my 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The rear brake lines are routed inside the wheel and have approximately 3/4" clearance. There is no room for error and brake failure may occur very easily with the line ge... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2024

I was just recently in an accident where I was T-boned by another driver. My side air bags did not deploy. There is structural damage and my front passenger tire is laid in this this wasn't a light tap on my car.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 10, 2024

The fuel tank under the backseat expanded forcing the backseat up and causing the muffler to scrape the ground. The expansion of the fuel tank could have exploded due to extreme pressure. Vandergriff Hyundai in Arlington, TX has inspected the vehicle and confirmed component failures in the fuel syst... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2024

Front windshield cracked for no apparent reason.

Incident date: Mar 7, 2024

There is a loud popping sound when I start my car. It sounds as if the car is back firing. The sound has been duplicated several times. The sound does not happen every time, but it has happened well over 100 times. I have taken it into the dealership, and they claim that the sound can never be dupli... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2024

Vehicle was traveling at 55 mph. Vehicle shifted itself into neutral, engine began to rev, vehicle began to slow to approximately 50 mph, engine shut off at 50 mph, vehicle immediately locked brakes up and skidded to a stop in middle of highway. Vehicle would not turn back on initially. After a minu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2024

Hard top rear section delaminating due to unfinished edges allowing moisture to enter ford offered to cover all but $1200.00 being the vehicle now has over 40000 miles believe it's a manufacturer defect should cover all cost

Incident date: Jan 4, 2023

Días atrás se prendió la luz de airbag en el tablero y se siente mucho aire caliente al conducir los dealers me cobran mucho para un diagnóstico que puedo hacer?

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

Rear brakes wearing before front brakes

Incident date: May 12, 2023

The car started shutting off while driving

Incident date: May 5, 2023

The service safety restraint system light intermittently comes on. This has occurred multiple times over a one month period. I have seen this happen two different ways: 1) after turning on the vehicle, the message appears in the instrument cluster and the airbag light illuminates. The message can... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2023

Engine shut off on me I've replaced battery and alternator there is a strong smell of burning plastic from engine bay before this my AC went out only was blowing hot air but car now will not start after replacement of alternator and battery only had the car for a bit now everyone is breaking on me I... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2022

On December 29, 2022, the heater unit in the car failed. This caused ice to form on the inside of the car, all windows. Winter in Chicago. Dealer said they are aware of other Tacans having this came issue but there are no parts available and could be 4 to 6 weeks for parts. it is now February 15th a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2022

Symptom of low coolant in overflow reservoir; below minimum line. Pressure test concluded leak in thermostat/water pump part. Appears to be a rampant problem spanning over a decade and affecting multiple trims and redesigns (i.e B8/B9 redesign/updates). Safety put at risk for possible vehicle fir... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2022

My 2017 Audi A4, is having a problem with the passenger air bag sensor. Whether there is a person on the passenger seat or not, the air bag sensor with turn on or off without warning and display a message. I have read that this problem has been recalled before.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Engine light on Dealership found a rodent nest in the engine space in the car. Dealership considers that fluids used to coat Audi engine wiring attract rodents. Dealership considers this to be a health and safety issue. Dealership considers it essential to replace the Audi air filter. Dealership i... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Incident date: Jul 30, 2022

anti-freeze started coming out from the bottom of my vehicle... seems like that is a water pump issue, also I seen that I'm not the only person with this same issue with Audi A4... this should be a recall to resolve this problem.... thank you

Incident date: Aug 4, 2022

The power steering on my A4 went out randomly with only 52k miles on the odometer. Thankfully it went out while the car was parked, but if it went out while I was driving it could've caused an accident. I towed it to a shop to diagnose the issue and they confirmed that the power steering rack went b... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2022

My 2017 Audi A4 transmission started to fail as it frequently was not able to shift gears unless I came to a complete stop and restarted my car. This made it difficult to drive at a higher speed when I was on a major road or highway. I took it to a mechanic specializing in transmissions and he confi... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2022

While dropping off a passenger at a store front during a rain storm and a few seconds after the passenger exited the vehicle the sunroof glass exploded upward spontaneously! Some glass chunks flew out of the car and then gravity pulled the rest back down inside onto me and scattered around the inte... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2022

I have been experiencing something that might be related to safety recall 74E3, but i am not sure. I've been driving with my seatbelt on with no one at the passenger seat. But the seatbelt sign keeps showing up with the beeping sound, and the sign says Safety System Malfunction with front airbags of... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2022

Incident date: Mar 23, 2022

My 2017 Audi A4 Quattro is now five years old. There is only 26,000 miles on the vehicle. Mostly local miles. I noticed drops of red fluid on the garage floor under the engine compartment. My mechanic investigated and found the issue to be leaking coolant from the thermostat/pump housing. I... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2022

I have been an Audi A4 owner for more than 10 years. During that time, I have had 2 incidents where I could have easily been killed as well as injured or killed passengers in oncoming vehicles. The latest was this morning on March 23, 2022. The other was nearly 10 years ago. My personal investigatio... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 23, 2022

Crash

Incident date: Mar 23, 2022

Crash

Incident date: Feb 7, 2022

I was driving like normal and the stability light came on and the car started to swing left to right by it self.

Crash

Incident date: Feb 7, 2022

I was driving like normal and the stability light came on and the car started to swing left to right by it self.

Crash

Incident date: Feb 7, 2022

I was driving like normal and the stability light came on and the car started to swing left to right by it self.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 24, 2022

I went to Audi Fort Worth (116 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107) to fix my PODS recall currently on my Audi A4. After a day of servicing my vehicle for the recall the dealership handed me back my vehicle in the condition attached in the photo. You can see the huge gap in the seat which is a safet... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2022

Incident date: Nov 22, 2021

The passenger side airbag of the car does not detect passengers in the car. The problem was confirmed by the dealer and was notified to me before putting deposit on this vehicle. The deposit was placed in November of 2021 and as of today there is still no update on the fix. I saw on your website tha... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2021

Coolant leakage and pump problem for engine cooling. Unit was replaced.

Incident date: Nov 2, 2021

This car has a KNOWN issue with the water pump housing leaking well before the expected lifespan of said part/gasket and Audi has not issued a TSB regarding it. It's unacceptable that a luxury car needs such a major repair with few miles (many users are experiencing this well before 40k miles) and i... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2021

Significant leaking from water pump and thermostat housing.

Incident date: Nov 3, 2020

The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front pa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2020

Incident date: Feb 6, 2019

I took my car in for a routine check and the dealership noted a potent is coolant /transmission fluid leak. However they said that it could have just been when coolant bubbled over so they decided not to repair anything and to just monitor. The next time I brought my car in my warranty was done and ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2021

Our 2017 A4 suddenly had the passenger airbag warning light illuminate while driving. In addition a different warning stated "safety system malfunction." We took the car to the dealer. They saw that there was a code in the computer but said that this could be "because a wire moved." They claimed it ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2021

While driving on Interstate at normal speed the tire pressure light for the driver rear came on. There was no road debris or road hazard material present. On exiting the tire was going flat . The car was placed on the jack and removed and noted tread separation and protruding steel belt wiring . ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 AUDI A4

2017 Audi A4 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2017 AUDI A4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	33.0	28.0	Premium	$2,700

CO2 Emissions: 315.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 AUDI A4

675 manufacturer communications from 472 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	107
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	58
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	45
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	38
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	29
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	27
010000 STEERING	27
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	25

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped with quattro Ultra.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information on the identification of noises in the dynamic steering.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the brake pad wear indicator is on in the instrument cluster.

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This bulletin provides information for when the brake pad wear indicator is on in the instrument cluster.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for vehicles when the infotainment system sporadically reboots.

284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the top view camera setting changes to graphic view intermittently after startup with MIB2.

284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for certain vehicles when the rearview camera/overhead view camera does not turn on.

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

This bulletin provides information when quattro Ultra has vibrations or binding in tight turns.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information when DTCs B200FF0, B200FF1, B200FF3, or B200FF4, B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the low coolant light is illuminated but the coolant level is within specifications.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information when the electric luggage compartment roll cover is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides service information on noises from the drivetrain duel-mass flywheel.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear shock absorber mounting.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

095100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS

This bulletin provides service information when there are noises from the drivetrain, dual mass flywheel.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides service information when there are noises from the drivetrain, dual mass flywheel.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is a hard brake pedal while attempting to start the vehicle.

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This bulletin provides information for when there is a hard brake pedal while attempting to start the vehicle.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information for when the error message "CBR1021E: Can't parse Request. (cpngw)" appears when adapting control units, keys, or immobilizer; DTC B201700.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information regarding when the brake pedal is hard when attempting to start the vehicle.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the cooling oil valve fails basic settings after repair; DTC P1A5B00.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.

282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the error message "CBR1021E: Cant parse Request. (cpngw)" appears when adapting control units, keys, or immobilizer; DTC B201700.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when there are vibrations or binding in tight turns with quattro Ultra.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

162322 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

This bulletin provides information for an entry/exit assistance comfort concern.

162321 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR

This bulletin provides information for an entry/exit assistance comfort concern.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when an unexpected Audi presense front intervention such as a front end warning, a warning jolt, partial braking, or emergency braking occurs and a warning appears in the instrument cluster and audibly

266000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when there are squeaking noises from the rubber boot of the intermediate steering shaft.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when noises are heard inside the vehicle via the intermediate steering shaft.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when the yellow steering malfunction light is on in the cluster and DTC C110DF0 is stored in the active steering module.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the luggage compartment lid cannot be closed using the button(s) in the luggage compartment trim.

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

This bulletin provides information for when the luggage compartment lid cannot be closed using the button(s) in the luggage compartment trim.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE

IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PE08-027, VOLKSWAGEN AG (VW) STATED THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSAL OR CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE FUEL FILTER.IN RARE CASES, THE FUEL FI... LTER COULD BECOME CLOGGED, WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PUMP.VW INDICATED THAT ENGINE STALLS RESULTING FROM THIS CONDITION ARE RARE AND WOULD BE PRECEDED BY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS REDUCED ENGINE POWER, NOISE OR HESITATION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA DETERMINED THAT THE RATE OF ENGINE STALL INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS LOW AT APPROXIMATELY 0.2 PERCENT AFTER THREE YEARS IN SERVICE. ON JANUARY 17, 2006, VW SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO ODI CONCERNING A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL PUMPS OF APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (47,000), AUDI A4 (20,000) AND AUDI A6 (7,000) VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH MARCH 2003 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V-017, VW RECALL NOS. M7 FOR PASSAT AND JL FOR AUDI A4 AND A6).ACCORDING TO VW, A SUB-SUPPLIER EXPERIENCED AN UNKNOWN CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SET USED IN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SETS, WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE.ON JULY 23, 2007, VW EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2002 THROUGH APRIL 2003, ADDING ANOTHER 34,358 VEHICLES TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL (24,801 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, 7,436 AUDI A4 AND 2,121 AUDI A6 VEHICLES).ODI ASSIGNED RECALL NO. 07V-375 TO THE AMENDED RECALL REPORT. THE MY 2004 AUDI A4 VEHICLES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PE08-027 ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE SUB-SUPPLIER ISSUE THAT PROMPTED 06V-017 AND 07V-375.PRODUCTION OF THE MY 2004 VEHICLES BEGAN FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE AMENDED PRODUCTION RANGE IDENTIFIED IN 07V-375.THE FUEL PUMP FAILURES IN THE MY 2004 VEHICLES HAVE DIFFERENT CAUSES THAN THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE PRIOR RECALL POPULATIONS AND HAVE OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER FREQUENCIES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FIND BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

VWOA HAS RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES THAT EXPERIENCED THE HIGHEST RATE OF THROTTLE ICING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (04V-495).THE FAILURE RATE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION

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RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

IGNITION SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM BY-PASS

There is no summary currently available

AUDI A4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A4 across all model years (1995, 2022).

75 Total Recalls

3,689 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

148 Reported Crashes

72 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI A4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	4	View
2023	0	19	View
2022	3	10	View
2021	4	19	View
2020	3	230	View
2019	1	16	View
2018	1	80	View
2017 (current)	1	75
2016	0	18	View
2015	0	24	View
2014	0	38	View
2013	0	28	View
2012	0	23	View
2011	0	17	View
2010	0	77	View
2009	2	150	View
2008	4	204	View
2007	3	226	View
2006	3	343	View
2005	4	267	View
2004	3	225	View
2003	4	282	View
2002	2	218	View
2001	3	153	View
2000	5	115	View
1999	7	242	View
1998	6	321	View
1997	8	119	View
1996	6	133	View
1995	2	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

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