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2022 Audi A4 Allroad

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 26, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2022 Audi A4 Allroad, most frequently naming the powertrain (other) category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 711 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V806000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Oct 26, 2022
6,076 units potentially affected
The defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.Manufacturer number 91EiView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 14, 2026

The Problem My 2022 Audi A4 allroad began developing a shudder, skipping and binding sensation between approximately 40,000–50,000 miles when accelerating from a stop with the wheels turned. The condition became progressively more pronounced. It could be felt through the steering wheel and chassis and was noticeable to passengers. I reported the problem to Audi dealer service personnel, but it was not properly diagnosed. I performed extensive research and found Audi TSB 2059057/15, which addresses this condition on vehicles equipped with quattro ultra AWD. Audi’s prescribed repair includes servicing the AWD coupling, flushing abrasion particles from it and resetting learned values used to control the coupling. On October 2, 2026, at approximately 81,074 miles, Audi Lenox performed the TSB repair. The problem resolved afterward. Why this is a safety concern The shudder and binding occur while accelerating through a turn from a stop, such as when entering traffic, turning through an intersection or pulling onto a roadway. The unexpected driveline behavior makes the vehicle’s response less predictable when acceleration and directional control are important. I experienced difficulty particularly when operating on wet, snowy, icy, gravel or other low-traction surfaces, where predictable AWD operation is important for traction and vehicle control. Why I am reporting it Audi has revised TSB 2059057 repeatedly over several years and applies it across multiple Audi models and model years. I am asking NHTSA to investigate the frequency, root cause and potential safety implications of this quattro ultra condition. I have personally experienced how scary and unpredictable the issues with quattro ultra can be--and it is a critical safety hazard for drivers whose vehicles exhibit the issue

NHTSA ID
11771116
Incident
Oct 2, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB_2070568_7

This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).

TSB_2064848_2

POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides infomration when basic settings are not possible after repair; DTC P17F900 stored in the TCM.

TSB_2082976_3

This bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team.

SM 49-2026

SERVICE BRAKES

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

TSB_2080517_5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.

TSB_2075199_3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands off detection).

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Audi A4 Allroad by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024500—
2023110—
2022Viewing110—
2021210—
2020301034.5
2019300—
2018930—
2017315053.0
2016153054.0
2015254051.0
2014464051.8
2013874050.9

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.