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2021 Audi A4 allroad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2021 Audi A4 allroad — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other A4 allroad years?

A4 allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Audi A4 allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1100%

Does the 2021 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V034000Tires & WheelsJanuary 26, 2022 · 31,058 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On several occasions while vehicle was stationary at a stoplight or moving very slowly the emergency braking system deployed, with seat belt tensioner activated and brakes applied with characteristic thunk sound. I could discern no threat at the time, but other cars were nearby. Recently, though,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · July 30, 2024

2021 Audi A4 allroad — common questions

Is the 2021 Audi A4 allroad reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Audi A4 allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.