AI Damage2019 Audi A4 Allroad: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 363 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 363
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 123.
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Seats: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 123 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 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.
I also trust you understand that this unexpected braking is unacceptable. The audi service advisor told me he has seen this phenomenon before but audi has no explanation or solution to the problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,806 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 14% least complained about).
On average one model year of the A4 Allroad has 15 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the…
This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
NHTSA lists 363 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brakes on its own (phantom braking) (33%), unintended acceleration (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad?
NHTSA lists 363 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi A4 Allroad from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.