The most-reported A4 allroad run is WAUENAF44HN (2017 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Steering problems make up 24% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 1.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for A4 allroad model years 2013–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi A4 allroad has 173 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every A4 allroad complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUENAF44HN•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| WAUFFAFL5DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WA19NAF44LA•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WAUFFAFL0DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WAUENAF40HN•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WA18NAF43LA•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WAUFFAFL6DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WAUFFAFL2DN•••••• | 2013 | 1 | — | |
| WAUFFAFL9DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WAUHFAFL0DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WAUFFAFLXDN•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WAUFFAFL4DN•••••• | 2013 | — | — |
Each of the other 161 A4 allroad runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 22 A4 allroad VINs so far, most often 2015, 2017, 2018 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi A4 allroad the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 2020 car draws 1.5 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2020 | 33 | 22 | — | |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2018 | 9 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 28 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 13 | 11 | — | |
| 2015 | 22 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 41 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 72 | 54 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 24% of everything Audi A4 allroad owners report: Steering, 58 of 227 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System | 3 | — | |
| Engine | 1 | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Audi A4 allroad; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V229000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 2013–2016 |
| 17V002000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 2013–2016 |
| 17V622000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2013–2016 |
| 14V667000 | Air Bags | 2013–2015 |
| 22V034000 | Tires | 2020–2021 |
| 17V675000 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 2017–2018 |
18V229000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2013: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The A4 allroad against its rivals
The A4 allroad draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Buick Envista 1.9, the Nissan ARIYA 1.5 and the Volvo V60 1.1.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 allroad | 227 | 173 | 5.3% | |
| Buick Envista | 90 | 48 | 2.2% | |
| Nissan ARIYA | 59 | 39 | 1.7% | |
| Volvo V60 | 35 | 31 | 5.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 227 reports on the Audi A4 allroad, 5.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Audi A4 allroad | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 227 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 12 (5.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (1.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi A4 allroad share of that is 227 complaints over 173 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi A4 allroad VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 227 NHTSA complaints from 173 A4 allroad runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which A4 allroad production run has the most complaints?
WAUENAF44HN, a 2017 build, with 5 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical A4 allroad run has 1.3.
Which A4 allroad years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.
Does the A4 allroad get more complaints than the Buick Envista?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the A4 allroad against 1.9 for the Buick Envista.
How many A4 allroad complaints involve a crash?
5.3% of 227 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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