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2015 Audi A4 allroad problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 32 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median A4 allroad year — the 2015 model ranks #5 of 12 A4 allroad years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 9 reports (28% of the total).

32

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other A4 allroad years?

A4 allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted105 complaints2013: 105 complaints2014: 52 complaints2015: 32 complaints2016: 18 complaints2017: 48 complaints2018: 16 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 50 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 6 complaints
A4 allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Audi A4 allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine928%
Transmission516%
Electrical System413%
Airbags39%
Steering39%
Other26%
Fuel System26%
Seat Belts13%
Driver Assistance13%
Body & Structure13%
Tires & Wheels13%

Does the 2015 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V229000EngineApril 11, 2018 · 342,867 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

17V622000Electrical SystemOctober 5, 2017 · 216,913 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

17V002000EngineJanuary 3, 2017 · 342,867 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

14V667000AirbagsOctober 24, 2014 · 101,938 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“RECALL NHTSA: 18V229 SOUNDS CRITICAL AND UNSAFE. AUDI EVEN STATES IN LETTER DO NOT PARK IN GARAGE DUE TO LIABILITY. WILL NOT PAYOFF MY CAR IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A NEW ONE. TRIED TWO DEALERSHIPS AND ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS MAKING A BUCK. SHOULD AT LEAST PROVIDE A RENTAL TILL REPAIRS ARE MADE OR PAY OFF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 25, 2018

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 20, 2018

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 19, 2018

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 2, 2018

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 23, 2014 · crash

2015 Audi A4 allroad — common questions

Is the 2015 Audi A4 allroad reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 32 complaints put the 2015 model at #5 of 12 A4 allroad years. It is one of the A4 allroad years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 A4 allroad problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (9 complaints), transmission (5 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).

Does the 2015 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Audi A4 allroad. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi A4 allroad years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the A4 allroad years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2020, 2017, 2015. The cleanest record among A4 allroad years belongs to 2022.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.