2015 Audi A4 Allroad problems & reliability
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2015 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 24% |
| Power Train | 5 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% |
| Steering | 3 | 12% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“2015 audi a4. Consumer writes in regards to electric coolant pump safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasaonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js”
Engine · filed May 3, 2019
“I noticed the steering started getting hard to turn. I took to audi dealer they said it was fine. I said not I know my car. On the highway 2 weeks later entering a curve at high mph the car wouldn't turn. I tapped brakes several times and finally with 2 hands I could turn around curve. Very scary and barely made turn…”
Steering · filed Mar 22, 2019
“Audi safety recall 19n4-electric (after run) coolant pump. I have been waiting now about 6 months for a new pump to be available from audi to replace the defective cooling pump, that is to cool the turbocharger after the engine is turned off. I was told, in writing and over the phone by audi, that this replacement…”
Engine · filed Feb 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
517 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A4 Allroad. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2025
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2025
This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
TSB_2056019_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2025
This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
TSB_2077320_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2025
This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
TSB_2031473_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2025
This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
TSB_2071893_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2025
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
Dealer_19N8_20250328 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 27, 2025
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
Circular_19N8_20250328 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 27, 2025
This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
TSB_2077320_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2015 Audi A4 Allroad has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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