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2017 Audi A4 ALLROAD: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

31 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

12,250 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2017 model year. Data updated: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 31 complaints (45.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior412.9%
Steering behavior13.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
14
Seats
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Electrical System
4
Service Brakes
4
Seat Belts
3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2
Wheels
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags14
Seats8
Unknown Or Other7
Electrical System4
Service Brakes4
Seat Belts3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Wheels2

Air Bags: 14; Seats: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Wheels: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
15
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00015
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2016
3
2017
8
2018
5
2019
9
2021
1
2022
4
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20163
20178
20185
20199
20211
20224
20231

2016: 3; 2017: 8; 2018: 5; 2019: 9; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10926549 · 2016-11-16 (November 16, 2016)

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926549 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10926550 · 2016-11-16 (November 16, 2016)

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

Owner-reported narrative. 280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926550 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10927537 · 2016-11-22 (November 22, 2016)

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THE DOWN POSITION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE OTHER WINDOWS STILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. MULTIPLE VEHICLE POWER CYCLES DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER A FEW DAYS IT JUST STARTED TO WORK, THE FIRST TIME. IT STILL DOES NOT WORK AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THAT BEGAN EARLIER TODAY. DIDN'T MATTER IF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING OR NOT, HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE BUT NOT MOVING. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED THE DAY AFTER THE DEALER DELIVERED THE VEHICLE, IT C…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,480 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927537 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10968976 · 2017-03-28 (March 28, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Owner report 10971541 · 2017-04-10 (April 10, 2017)

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10971541 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10972076 · 2017-04-12 (April 12, 2017)

SENSORS IN DRIVER SEAT FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO LIGHT, SIGNALING TO THE CAR THAT THE SEATBELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THIS WAS AN INCESSANT PROBLEM THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE LIGHT. THIS LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10972076 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10972205 · 2017-04-13 (April 13, 2017)

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Owner report 11005308 · 2017-07-14 (July 14, 2017)

TAKATA RECALL -- AUDI ISSUED THE RECALL IN JAN 2017 AND STILL DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. MEANWHILE, I AM UNABLE TO TAKE MY WIFE OR OTHER FAMILY/FRIENDS ANYWHERE IN MY CAR BECAUSE I FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES (BASED ON THE RECALL LETTER'S WARNING OF INJURY/DEATH). I CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA TWICE, AND THEY HAVE NOT STARTED SOURCING PARTS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAVE NO RECEIVED PARTS, NOR HAVE THEY REPLACED ANY TAKATA AIRBAGS TO DATE. IT APPEARS THAT EVEN THOUGH A RECALL WAS ISSUED, NOTHING IS HAPPENING.

Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11005308 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V642000 · Electrical System:Software | Exterior Lighting

Reported: 2016-09-06 (September 6, 2016)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

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16V955000 · Seat Belts:Pretensioner | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module | Air Bags:Side/Window | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-12-29 (December 29, 2016)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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17V675000 · Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Reported: 2017-10-25 (October 25, 2017)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.

Consequence: The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

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18V836000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-11-27 (November 27, 2018)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. 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.

Consequence: If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

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19V547000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module | Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Reported: 2019-07-24 (July 24, 2019)

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.

Consequence: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

31 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

71.0%Usable mileage22 / 31 records
100.0%Valid incident date31 / 31 records
100.0%Valid filing date31 / 31 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates31 / 31 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Steering
4754.0%
ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi

AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR…

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1430.4%
ODI 10543625 · 15 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2014 AUDI A4 AND NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, ONCE I HIT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WOULD NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. ONCE CENTERED IN THE LANE AND RELEASING THE STEERING WHEEL THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT IN THAT THAN 5 SECONDS. THE DIRECTION IF THE DRIFT SEEMS TO BE DEPENDENT ON THE DIRECT OF THE LAST COURSE CORRECTION. IF I HAD TO TURN LEFT TO CENTER THE CAR IN THE LANE THEN IT WOULD WANDER LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS RELEASED, IF THE LAST COURSE CORRECTION WAS RIGHT THEN IT WOULD WANDER RIGHT. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER A…

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312.0%
ODI 11080918 · 25,000 mi

STEERING IS LOCKING UP/BECOMES HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. THIS ALMOST CAUSE ME TO CRASH AS I COULD NOT TURN EASILY IN AN INTERSECTION. I RECENTLY HAD THE CAR SERVICED (IN THE LAST MONTH) REGARDING A HEATER RECALL. ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THIS PROBLEM STARTED TO OCCUR OUT OF THE BLUE. NO WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME ON.

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16.7%
ODI 11088990 · 71,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 75 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT, NEARLY CAUSING A HIGH SPEED COLLISION WITH A SEMI. THE ERROR MESSAGE "STEERING IS DEFECTIVE, DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" DISPLAYED AND HAS NOT GONE AWAY.

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13.2%
ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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125.0%
ODI 11663758

While reversing out of a parking space, the steering wheel on my 2024 Audi A4 Allroad wagon suddenly locked completely and could not be turned in either direction. A warning message appeared stating “Steering malfunction. Safe to drive.” However, the vehicle was not safe to drive due to complete loss of steering functionality. Restarting the vehicle multiple times did not resolve the issue. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Audi service center. At the dealership, the steering was functional again and no active faults were present. However…

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Electrical System
910.3%
ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi

AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR…

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24.3%
ODI 11132895

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP. I CALLED TWO DEALERS AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE RECALL NOTICE STATES "UNTIL THE RECALL WORK IS DONE, YOU SHOULD PARK OUTDOORS AS A PRECAUTION IN CASE OF A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO THE SAFETY DEFECT". I WAS TOLD TO KEEP CALLING BACK TO SEE IF THEY HAD ANY PARTS IN. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF MY CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE. WHO CAN HELP ME WITH THIS??

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312.0%
ODI 11128767 · 96,695 mi

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 NOT.THEY SELL UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES....I GOT STRANDED ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVILY SMOKING VEHICLE...WHAT IS NOW USELESS.I WAS TERRIFIED

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213.3%
ODI 11110339 · 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A4. UPON ACTIVATING THE AIR CONDITIONER, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMERGED FROM THE VENTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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412.9%
ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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333.3%
ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi

INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN …

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133.3%
ODI 11553739 · 104,096 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was notified of an electrical failure within the vehicle. The electrical gauge, the surge charger, and the shift sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,096.

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2066.7%
ODI 11508973

The SOS a system has again failed in the car. When this happens, the navigation and the emergency contact button doesn’t work and the cell phone is no longer paired to the car. The module is currently installed in the car. It could be available for inspection if needed. This is a safety issue because the SOS safety button no longer works. Also, the cell phone is no longer useable in the car hands free and this is not safe in emergency. The phone cannot be paired to the car by manually trying to do so. The car no longer recognizes the cell phon…

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Engine
1416.1%
ODI 10663235 · 17,584 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC, LET OFF BRAKE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TURNING WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT THIS MOMENT RESULTED IN MINIMAL CAR MOVEMENT PLACING MY CAR IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL MORE AND THE CAR FINALLY OVER ACCELERATED RESULTING IN SOME LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE TURN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE HESITATION FROM A STOP. THE SAME HESITATION HAS OCCURRED AT FOUR WAY STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. THE ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS MORE…

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1430.4%
ODI 10968340 · 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PISTONS IN THE ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

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624.0%
ODI 11084330 · 35 mi

ENGINE

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16.7%
ODI 10927898

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO ENTER TRAFFIC FROM A COMPLETE STOP, & INPUTTING A SIGNIFICANT TROTTLE DEMAND, USUALLY ENGINE DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (SOMETIMES IT ACCELERATES NORMALLY. THIS IS NOT TURBO LAG). AFTER NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT A COUPLE OF TIMES, I CANNOT RELY ON REQUIRED ACCELERATION, AND CONSIDER THIS CONDITION VERY DANGEROUS, AND AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT IS 8 MONTHS OLD AND HAS AMASSED LESS THAN 5000 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAR BEING IN NORMAL OR SPORT MODES, THE LAS…

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13.2%
ODI 11131505 · 600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON ONCE AND THAT IS WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DETECTED A PROBLEM. AUDI REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TWO TIMES AFTER NUMEROUS SERVICE VISITS! THE SPUTTER, LAG, OCCURS ALL THE TIME I EVEN RECORDED A VIDEO BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED.

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111.1%
ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi

INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN …

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133.3%
ODI 11553739 · 104,096 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was notified of an electrical failure within the vehicle. The electrical gauge, the surge charger, and the shift sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,096.

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13.3%
ODI 11689152

The cars MMI system will loose connection while in Motion making the car systems none functioning /. This can happen while at highway speeds or while backing up .

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125.0%
ODI 11664204

Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. …

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Unknown Or Other
55.7%
ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi

EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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24.3%
ODI 11090166 · 50,400 mi

ON 4/17/2018 I DROVE MY CAR FROM SAINT PETERSBURG , FLORIDA TO RUSKIN, FL, WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES ONE WAY. ON THE WAY BACK I WOULD SAY I DROVE ABOUT 28 MILES THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE FRONT & BACK OF CAR. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER COMING ACROSS THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, THE CAR CUTS OFF. I WOULD SAY 1 OR 2 MINS LATER FLAMES WERE ON TOP OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I EXIT THE CAR & WAITED TIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & STATE TROOPER COME. CASE NUMBER: FHPC180FF040720 . TROOP: SOLLEY [phone removed] GERMAN LUXUR…

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28.0%
ODI 11105181 · 45,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL 19N4 AUDI RECOMMENDS PARKING CAR OUTDOORS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD. OUR CONDO'S PARKING IS INSIDE THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES BOTH RESIDENTS AND HOTEL QUESTS, WITH NO OUTSIDE PARKING AVAILABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE A REPAIR THAT WOULD ALLEVIATE THE SAFETY ISSUE. THEY CLAIM "AT THIS TIMEIT IS NOT POSSIBLE" FOR THEM TO TRADE THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR US TO PURCHASE A NEW OR USED AUDI THAT WE COULD PARK IN A STRUCTURE SAFELY. I MADE IT VERY CLEAR THAT I AM NOT ASKING FOR ANY COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND (OR SPECIAL DEAL GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES). S…

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426.7%
ODI 11103075

SAFETY RECALL 19N4 THIS RECALL STATES THAT THE CAR CAN GO ON FIRE BUT THEY AREN'T REPLACING THE PART TILL NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER. THEY SUGGEST PARKING OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM PROPERTY WHICH ISN'T AN OPTION FOR ME. I SUPPOSE TO WAIT 6 MONTH WHEN THE CAR CAN GO ON FIRE? AT PRESENT I LIVE IN A BUILDING AND PARK IN A GARAGE WITH MANY OTHER VEHICLES - STREET PARKING IS DIFFICULT AND AUDI WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SOONER OR END MY LEASE. *JS

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722.6%
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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222.2%
ODI 11110560

MY NEW AUDI A4 2018 HORN HAS A DEAD SPOT ON THE WHOLE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE. AUDI HAS REPLACED THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH HAS THE HORN CONTACTS AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK! I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS THE CASE ON ALL 2018 AUDI A4'S. I DRIVE IN NYC AND NOT HAVING A FUNCTIONING HORN IS A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD SERIOUSLY LOOK INTO THIS. MY COMPLAINT CASE # WITH AUDI IS 180482431

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1033.3%
ODI 11657275

The MMI / Map Display will intermittently restart itself, sometimes as often as 5 minutes apart. Each time it reboots, there is a chance that manual intervention (PIN code entry or login) is required to get it working again. Until the PIN or password has been entered, maps and other core car features are unavailable. Having to deal with these reboots while driving is severely distracting - losing directions while driving is disorienting and has sent me down wrong turns in the past. If the MMI asks for a PIN or password after reboot, one has to…

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ODI 11602654

My MMI continually refreshes so that i need to look away from the road to reset the MMI / access to maps/ access to sirius XM radio. it is a distraction that takes eyes off the road to do resets.

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Air Bags
55.7%
ODI 10705548

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC AND NO LONGER CENTERED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE CRASH. TH…

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36.5%
ODI 10653799 · 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDIO A4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WAITING TO TURN LEFT, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THROUGH THE LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.…

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312.0%
ODI 10662269 · 3,800 mi

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 BAGS WENT OFF. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED MY CAR. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE REGARDING THE RECALL. *TR

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16.7%
ODI 11043912

TAKATA RECALL STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLE

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1445.2%
ODI 10968976

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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333.3%
ODI 11245827

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V547000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK (3350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN…

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133.3%
ODI 11527997

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Power Train
910.3%
ODI 10639236 · 10,200 mi

MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT DOWN-SLOPE. WHEN PARKED THERE WITH MY AUDI A4 2.0T'S FRONT END FACING DOWN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT MY AUDI IN REVERSE, MOVE MY FOOT FROM BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO BACK UP THE DOWN-SLOPE, BUT MY AUDI AGGRESSIVELY ROLLS FORWARD AS I CONTINUE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO BACK UP. I CAN ROLL FORWARD 3' TO 6' BEFORE REVERSE GEAR KICKS IN AND WHEN IT DOES THE LAUNCHES BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OUT DRIVEWAY INTO THE PATH PEDESTRIANS WHO I'VE NEARLY HIT AND GOES ON INTO STREET TRAFFIC WHERE I HAVE ALMO…

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36.5%
ODI 10779385 · 6,000 mi

MY 2024 A4'S 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT INTO 8TH GEAR. I'VE WENT 18 MILES BEFORE IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO HIGH GEAR. I WAS EVEN GOING DOWN A LONG HILL AT 60 MPH AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. YOU CAN SEE WHAT GEAR ITS IN BY SHIFTING THE GEAR LEVER OVER INTO MANUAL MODE. I ALSO NOTICED IT WILL SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR FASTER IF YOU LET UP ON THE GAS PEDAL AFTER YOU REACH 50 OR MORE MPH. MY CAR HAS THE DRIVE SELECT OPTION ( COMFORT, AUTO, AND DYNAMIC MODES) IT DOESN'T MATT…

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520.0%
ODI 10679670 · 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

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Back Over Prevention: Warnings
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1136.7%
ODI 11657373

The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, …

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Fuel/Propulsion System
22.3%
ODI 11011564 · 48,000 mi

MY CAR DEVELOPED A FUEL TANK LEAK SPONTANEOUSLY. I NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING MY TANK AND ONLY DRIVING 100MILES BACK AND FORTH FROM WORK OVER 2-3 DAYS THE I HAD TO REFUEL. AND THEN I NOTICED A HUGE POOL OF GASOLINE AFTER I LEFT MY PARKED AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM. AND THEN MY CAR SMELLED OF GAS WHEN I TURNED ON MY CAR. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THERE WAS FUEL TANK LEAK...I COULD'VE DIED IN AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT AUDI HAS HAD 241K RECALLS BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IN CAR DOESN'T GO OFF TO NOTIFY YOU OF M…

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36.5%
ODI 11112999 · 66,000 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL JUNE OF 2018. IT STATES THAT MY CAR CAN ESSENTIALLY START ON FIRE. I WENT ON THE AUDI WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT THEY ARE SERVICING THE VEHICALS RIGHT NOW FOR THE AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP, BUT HOPE TO IN THE FALL. THIS BEING SAID; DO I JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND PRAY THAT MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE OR ? THAT'S NOT SAFE, AND I DIDN'T PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HOPE MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE TILL THE FALL.

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28.0%
ODI 11084330 · 35 mi

ENGINE

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213.3%
ODI 11228302 · 55,000 mi

FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AT 55,000 MILE MARK

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125.0%
ODI 11664204

Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. …

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags24,000–85,434 mi40,000 mi7
ODI 10972076 · 11,000 mi

SENSORS IN DRIVER SEAT FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO LIGHT, SIGNALING TO THE CAR THAT THE SEATBELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THIS WAS AN INCESSANT PROBLEM THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE LIGHT. THIS LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT.

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ODI 11005308 · 87,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL -- AUDI ISSUED THE RECALL IN JAN 2017 AND STILL DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. MEANWHILE, I AM UNABLE TO TAKE MY WIFE OR OTHER FAMILY/FRIENDS ANYWHERE IN MY CAR BECAUSE I FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES (BASED ON THE RECALL LETTER'S WARNING OF INJURY/DEATH). I CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA TWICE, AND THEY HAVE NOT STARTED SOURCING PARTS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAVE NO RECEIVED PARTS, NOR HAVE THEY REPLACED ANY TAKATA AIRBAGS TO DATE. IT APPEARS THAT EVEN THOUGH A RECALL WAS ISSUED, NOTHING IS HAPPENING.

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ODI 11005897 · 32,000 mi

LATELY THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME AN AND I WILL GET A MESSAGE SAYING "SAFETY MALFUNCTION", I AM TAKING IT BY THE SHOP TOMORROW, BUT JUST IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE HAS THIS PROBLEM, IT WILL BE IDENTIFIED. WE WERE DRIVING AND IT CAME ON, THEN WENT OFF THEN CAME BACK ON. ALSO THE IDENTIFY UP BY THE LIGHTS WERE GOING BETWEEN PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF AND ON, AND MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.

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SeatsToo few reports for a range40,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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ODI 11255799 · 40,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 19V547 -- I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH MY 2017 AUDI A4 IN WHICH THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BECOME FAULTY. AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE, MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL SHUT OFF AS IT IS NOT DETECTING A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN ONE IS PRESENT. I CONTACTED MY AUDI DEALER WHO TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. THIS WAS OVER A MONTH AGO AND REMAINS AN ISSUE. WITH NO OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION, WE ARE FORCED TO DRIVE A CAR WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIR…

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ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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Unknown Or Other4,500–12,375 mi10,500 mi6
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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ODI 11033486 · 30 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON SAN MATEO BRIDGE AROUND 5PM THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITH A HUGE BANG SOUND. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 70 MPH.

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ODI 11033873 · 3,000 mi

AFTER PARKING MY CAR, MY DAUGHTER, THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT BACK SEAT, OPENED THE DOOR TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. SHE SUDDENLY FELT ACUTE PAIN ON THE TOP OF HER FOOT AND SAW BLOOD GUSHING OUT OF IT. I WENT TO HER SIDE OF THE CAR AND SAW AN AVULSION OF THE SKIN ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE FOOT, AND BLOOD ALL OVER THE FLOOR OF THE CAR AND THE DOOR. A SHARP PIECE OF METAL TRIM LABELED "BANG & OLUFSON" (SEE PHOTO) HAD SEMI-DETACHED FROM THE DOOR PANEL AND LACERATED HER FOOT, PIERCING THROUGH HER FOOT AND COMING OUT BETWEEN HER TOES. THIS METAL TRIM PI…

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range2,640 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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ODI 10927537 · 1,480 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THE DOWN POSITION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE OTHER WINDOWS STILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. MULTIPLE VEHICLE POWER CYCLES DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER A FEW DAYS IT JUST STARTED TO WORK, THE FIRST TIME. IT STILL DOES NOT WORK AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THAT BEGAN EARLIER TODAY. DIDN'T MATTER IF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING OR NOT, HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE BUT NOT MOVING. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED THE DAY AFTER THE DEALER DELIVERED THE VEHICLE, IT C…

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range12,800 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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ODI 11097850 · 13,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN WET WEATHER AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT 70 TO 80 DEGREES F WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE PARKING BRAKE INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP REQUIRING A DANGEROUS AMOUNT OF THROTTLE TO BREAK IT LOOSE.

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range9,600 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10972076 · 11,000 mi

SENSORS IN DRIVER SEAT FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO LIGHT, SIGNALING TO THE CAR THAT THE SEATBELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THIS WAS AN INCESSANT PROBLEM THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE LIGHT. THIS LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT.

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ODI 11084316 · 8,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT LATCHED, I RECEIVED A WARNING/REMINDER TO FASTEN THE SEATBELT. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE CHIME AND WARNING MESSAGE STOPPED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SEATBELT RECEPTACLE.

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Too few reports for a range7,900 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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WheelsToo few reports for a range10,250 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11064297 · 12,500 mi

I HAD TWO TIRE SIDE WALL DEFECTS THAT RESULTED IN "BALLOONING" OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRES ARE PIRELLI 245/40/ R-18. THE CAR HAS 12,500 MILES ONLY. I FOUND OUT THE FIRST BIG BALLOON AT HOME AND NEXT DAY NOTICED THE SECOND ONE SMALLER BUT GROWING.

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ODI 11164862 · 8,000 mi

I LEASED MY AUDI A4 IN JUNE 2017 AND I TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER FOR THE FIRST SERVICE AT 8000 MILES AND THEY SAID I NEED TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES AS TIRES HAS NO MORE LIFE IN IT. LATER, I CHECKED WITH THE OTHER DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING. I HAD CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 6 R02 BW 245/35R19 93Y TIRES. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE TIRES OR QUALITY OF THESE TIRES ARE REALLY BAD. AUDI DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS THEY SAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL. WHY WOULD AUDI PUT SUCH BAD TIRES IF THEY WOULD NOT EVEN LAST FOR 8000 MILES?

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022000
2023111
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022000
2023100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsSeatsUnknown Or OtherElectrical SystemService BrakesSeat BeltsElectronic Stability Control (Esc)Wheels
Air Bags—
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ODI 11255799 · 40,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 19V547 -- I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH MY 2017 AUDI A4 IN WHICH THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BECOME FAULTY. AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE, MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL SHUT OFF AS IT IS NOT DETECTING A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN ONE IS PRESENT. I CONTACTED MY AUDI DEALER WHO TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. THIS WAS OVER A MONTH AGO AND REMAINS AN ISSUE. WITH NO OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION, WE ARE FORCED TO DRIVE A CAR WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIR…

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ODI 11442083

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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ODI 11447892

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was initially notified about the recall; and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and the contact was given the same information as the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN too…

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1
ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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2
ODI 10968976

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 10972076 · 11,000 mi

SENSORS IN DRIVER SEAT FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO LIGHT, SIGNALING TO THE CAR THAT THE SEATBELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THIS WAS AN INCESSANT PROBLEM THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE LIGHT. THIS LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT.

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Seats
7
ODI 11255799 · 40,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 19V547 -- I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH MY 2017 AUDI A4 IN WHICH THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BECOME FAULTY. AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE, MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL SHUT OFF AS IT IS NOT DETECTING A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN ONE IS PRESENT. I CONTACTED MY AUDI DEALER WHO TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. THIS WAS OVER A MONTH AGO AND REMAINS AN ISSUE. WITH NO OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION, WE ARE FORCED TO DRIVE A CAR WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIR…

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ODI 11442083

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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ODI 11447892

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was initially notified about the recall; and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and the contact was given the same information as the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN too…

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2
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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Unknown Or Other00—0
1
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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0
1
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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ODI 11064297 · 12,500 mi

I HAD TWO TIRE SIDE WALL DEFECTS THAT RESULTED IN "BALLOONING" OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRES ARE PIRELLI 245/40/ R-18. THE CAR HAS 12,500 MILES ONLY. I FOUND OUT THE FIRST BIG BALLOON AT HOME AND NEXT DAY NOTICED THE SECOND ONE SMALLER BUT GROWING.

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Electrical System
1
ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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1
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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0
1
ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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Service Brakes0
1
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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1
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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1
ODI 10926550 · 280 mi

WHEN I GOT THE CAR IN MAY. AFTER A WEEK, WE WENT WITH FRIENDS OUT. WHEN I BRAKED THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT TO THE ADVANCE AND INCLINES UP TO A MAXIMUM FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. SO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD. AUDI DEALER THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME AND THOUGHT I WAS MISINFORMED. AND IT WAS NOT HARD BRAKING, BUT NORMAL BRAKING (SLOWING DOWN). BECAUSE MANY TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME OUT OF THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE WITHOUT A REASON TO BRAKE, WHEN I TRIED TO GO AROUND BIKERS AT THE SAFE DISTANCE, OR WHEN PARK…

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1
ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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Seat Belts
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ODI 10968976

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 10972076 · 11,000 mi

SENSORS IN DRIVER SEAT FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO LIGHT, SIGNALING TO THE CAR THAT THE SEATBELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THIS WAS AN INCESSANT PROBLEM THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE LIGHT. THIS LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT.

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)00
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ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T…

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ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP.

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Wheels00
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ODI 11064297 · 12,500 mi

I HAD TWO TIRE SIDE WALL DEFECTS THAT RESULTED IN "BALLOONING" OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRES ARE PIRELLI 245/40/ R-18. THE CAR HAS 12,500 MILES ONLY. I FOUND OUT THE FIRST BIG BALLOON AT HOME AND NEXT DAY NOTICED THE SECOND ONE SMALLER BUT GROWING.

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 9.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 83,867 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11131505 · 600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON ONCE AND THAT IS WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DETECTED A PROBLEM. AUDI REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TWO TIMES AFTER NUMEROUS SERVICE VISITS! THE SPUTTER, LAG, OCCURS ALL THE TIME I EVEN RECORDED A VIDEO BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED.

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ODI 11183314 · 90,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN DASH AND CHIME CONTINUOUSLY GOES OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES (WHILE STATIONARY OR DRIVING) - WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER IN SEAT. BROUGHT CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE 'RE-HARNESSED'. ALSO STATED THAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS DONE THE LIGHT AND CHIME WILL CONTINUE GOING OFF AND THE AIRBAG IS AT RISK OF NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM OUTSIDE OF MY WARRANTY AND IT IS NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT WILL COST ABOUT $300 TO FIX.

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ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b