2017 Audi A4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Audi A4; the most frequently affected component is seats. Owners filed 82 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints82

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

SeatsCampaign 21V874000 · 10 Nov 2021

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. 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.

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine13 · 38%

Air bags7 · 21%

Unknown or other4 · 12%

Steering3 · 9%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 9%

Seats3 · 9%

Power train3 · 9%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20218

202213

20236

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20261

From owner complaints

2017 A4 Audi Allroad- while making turns at low speeds with the steering wheel, the vehicle makes cracking, popping and vibration noises. The noise was inspected and reproduced, confirmed on 1/4/2023 by Audi Fletcher Jones, Costa Mesa, California and advised to replace engine mounts, and both front upper control arms,…
Steering · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The Audi "Drive Select" transmission function switches to "Sports Mode" in rain and snow. This makes the vehicle dangerously jumpy in slippery conditions. This has happened to me (I think) three times in the last couple of years, always in rain or snow. My knowledge of the car allowed me to slowly delve into the…
Unknown or other · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Symptom of low coolant in overflow reservoir; below minimum line. Pressure test concluded leak in thermostat/water pump part. Appears to be a rampant problem spanning over a decade and affecting multiple trims and redesigns (i.e B8/B9 redesign/updates). Safety put at risk for possible vehicle fire or high pressure…
Engine · Aug 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

I have been trying to register my vehicle in California for several months, however, in order to do so, I need the car to pass SMOG. Initially I was told that the issue was related to an emissions sensor and that I had to drive the vehicle a few more miles to get the sensor to register properly. This turned out not to…
Fuel/propulsion system · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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