Audi A4 allroad years to avoid
The Audi A4 allroad years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2020, 2017, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
338
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2013–2024
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
A4 allroad years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 106 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 52 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 50 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 48 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every A4 allroad year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020avoid | 50 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2017avoid | 48 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2015avoid | 32 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 52 | 4 | |
| 2013avoid | 106 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Audi A4 allroad years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the A4 allroad years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2020, 2017, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Audi A4 allroad?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among A4 allroad years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi A4 allroad have?
Across all model years, the A4 allroad has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 338 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.