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2015 Audi A4 Allroad Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the engine (36% of complaints). It is 5th of 12 A4 Allroad model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2015 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Engine
9 complaints · 36%The contact owns a 2015 Audi a4. Approximately one week after the vehicle had been serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 17v002000 (engine and engine cooling), a failure occurred. While the contact was parking the vehicle at 1 MPH, the backup sensor failed and the backup warning system failed to alert the contact of any…
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…
Transmission
5 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi a4. While the vehicle was stationary in the reverse position, it rolled forward. Audi of north scottsdale in scottsdale, arizona was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,500. The VIN was not…
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.
Electrical
4 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi a4. Approximately one week after the vehicle had been serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 17v002000 (engine and engine cooling), a failure occurred. While the contact was parking the vehicle at 1 MPH, the backup sensor failed and the backup warning system failed to alert the contact of any…
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…
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%I was driving 65mph on the freeway when another car swerved and crashed into the passenger side of my car, then sending me into the cement dividing wall on the driver's side at 65mph. Both sides of my car, and the front of my car were badly damaged. It was a very violent crash but not one of my air bags went off. My…
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…
Steering
3 complaints · 12%Steering is locking up/becomes hard to turn while driving. This almost cause me to crash as I could not turn easily in an intersection. I recently had the car serviced (in the last month) regarding a heater recall. About 3 weeks later this problem started to occur out of the blue. No warning lights have come on.
Steering shaft is faulty. When driving this car, especially at high speeds, the steering is extremely unpredictable. At lower speeds, the steering is notchy, you can't seem to find "center" and constantly have to adjust the steering wheel to remain straight on the road. This happens while moving, on city streets and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Audi A4 Allroad recalls
Engine: cooling system
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began september 14, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19n3/19n4. Note: this recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17v002.
Full defect summary
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 engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The recall began november 27, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80c5 and 80c6.
Full defect summary
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 or melt.
Engine: cooling system
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 20, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19m1.
Full defect summary
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 electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Air bags
Risk: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2014. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69k5.
Full defect summary
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 an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints); transmission (5 complaints, typically around 13,500 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 11, 2018 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Audi A4 Allroad?
- It is 5th of 12 A4 Allroad model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.