The Lemon IndexAudi A4 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2016–2021 Audi A4, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 13
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2021
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
170,296 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V742000
- Tires · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2020–2021
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
31,058 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V034000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2017–2020
The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
208,332 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V874000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
45,496 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V606000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
40,993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V295000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2019 · model years 2017–2018
Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
145,337 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V547000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2017–2018
A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V836000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2016
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 …
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V229000
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- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2017–2018
The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
31,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V675000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2016
Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
216,913 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V622000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2016
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.
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V002000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
5,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V955000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights.
79,895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V642000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your A4?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Audi A4 have?
13 recall campaigns across model years 2016–2021, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 21.
Which Audi A4 year has the most recalls?
The 2017, with 6 campaigns. 2021: 4, 2018: 4, 2020: 3.
What are most Audi A4 recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 13 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and engine (2).
What is the newest Audi A4 recall?
Back over prevention, filed Oct 2022 (NHTSA 22V742000): Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
What is the biggest Audi A4 recall?
NHTSA 18V229000 (engine, Apr 2018) covers 342,867 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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 …
How do I check if my Audi A4 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Audi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Audi A4: problems and best years · All Audi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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