Audi A4 allroad years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi A4 allroad years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (9 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 30 complaints), and 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint). The 2025 Audi A4 allroad is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2018 Audi A4 allroad, 2 of 9 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
2021
2020
2023
2025
Audi A4 allroad reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi A4 allroad. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Steering | — |
| 2023 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Equipment | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | — |
| 2020 → Fewest | 0 | 30 | 1 | Electrical system | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Air bags, Seats | — |
| 2018 → Most | 2 | 9 | 3 | Air bags | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Allroad
- Oil
- 5W-30 or 5W-40 (common US fills, shared with A4; ~4.9 qt with filter on 2.0T) · 4.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R17 (common); 245/45R18 optional packages
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V622000 covers certain 2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad models (with A4 Sedan, A5 Coupe, and A5 Cabriolet) for an electrical wiring concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 17V002000 and 18V229000 cover overlapping 2013-2017 Audi models including A4 allroad applications for cooling-system issues on those campaign lists.
- Body styles
- Allroad
- Oil
- 0W-20 (common US fills, shared with A4 B9)
- Tire size
- 225/55R17 or 245/45R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V675000 covers certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad models (with 2018 A5 Sportback) for a door hinge/attachment concern. Recall 18V836000 covers certain 2017-2018 A4 Allroad models (with A5 Sportback) for a passenger frontal air bag inflator concern. Recall 19V547000 later covers overlapping 2018-2019 B9 vehicles including A4 Allroad for a related passenger inflator campaign. Recall 21V874000 covers certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad and A4 Sedan models for a seats concern.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A4 allroad years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 30 complaints), and 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint).
Which Audi A4 allroad year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (9 complaints). On the 2018 Audi A4 allroad, 2 of 9 complaints name Air bags.
How do Audi A4 allroad owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi A4 allroad years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi A4 allroad years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Audi A4 allroad is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does an Audi A4 allroad use?
B8 allroad models commonly share A4 5W-30/5W-40 fills (~4.9 qt on 2.0T); B9 models commonly list 0W-20—confirm the manual.
What tire sizes does an Audi A4 allroad use?
OEM sizes commonly include 225/55R17 and 245/45R18 (some packages also list 245/40R19).
What electrical wiring recall covers certain A4 allroad models?
Recall 17V622000 covers certain 2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad models (with A4 Sedan and A5 Coupe/Cabriolet) for an electrical wiring concern as stated by NHTSA.