2017 Audi Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-07-24 · campaign 19V547000 · 145,337 vehicles
Defect: 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 Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Service bulletins (286)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2023-11-15 · A9023532058077_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with audi pre sense.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2023-01-17 · A8723372055257_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides directions when the customer describes a problem with the hvac system dtcs b11af07 and/or b109207 could be logged as sporadic or static.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-05 · A4623402069078_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-19 · DC_RECALLS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recalls, compliance recalls and stop sales
Wheels 2022-11-02 · A3922492059057_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains repair instructions for noises when in reverse or vibrations/humming/droning or rubbing when fully turning the wheel.
Showing the 6 most recent of 286 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 500 mi · 💥 crash“i am disabled, but i could not find a vehicle in stock with all the safety features to help me drive and be protected. since these are basically software and some inexpensive hardware, i assumed that the features could be upgraded much like computers. i asked the dealer and audi customer service if they could add the features to me new car. they sa…”
2018-06-05 · Seat Belts · 12,367 mi“upon starting the car, the vehicle information system shows a message that audi pre sense is not working and the vehicle must be taken to an authorized service center immediately. the vehicle appears to be working fine, but if pre sense is not working it is possible that the seat belts will tighten and the airbag could go off if it malfunctions. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.