Used Audi A4 Allroad 2016-2022 review reliability
Category: Estate car
With rugged body cladding, a raised ride height and four-wheel drive, the Audi A4 Allroad adds a dose of rough-road ability to the regular A4 Avant's long list of attributes.
What should I look for in a used Audi A4 Allroad estate?
Check that the rear seats lower and raise as they should, and take a look at the alloy wheels for any kerb damage – particularly in regards to examples with 18in wheels, as opposed to 17in ones. Also check the front and rear of this long car for any bodywork dings.
What are the most common problems with a used Audi A4 Allroad estate?
Although there are no recalls specifically referencing the A4 Allroad, it's very much worth looking at these ones that apply to the A4 as a whole...
Airbags and seatbelt tensioners
There have been two recalls relating to airbags. The first one is due to a manufacturing error that could prevent both the airbags and seatbelt tensioners from working correctly in a collision and applies to examples made between 1 May and 31 October 2016. The second is due to the passenger airbag being loose of a small number of A4s built between 1 February 2017 and 31 July 2017. Speak to an Audi dealer, because in both cases your car will need to be inspected before repairs can be carried out.
Shock absorber fork
A problem with the casting process of the shock absorber forks used on the suspension of some A4s manufactured between 26 February 2019 and 14 March 2019 could lead to the forks failing. Find out from an Audi dealer if your A4 is affected, because it will need to have replacement forks fitted to prevent future issues.
Towing hinge bracket
The locking mechanism for the hinged towing bracket (if equipped with a tow bar) could be faulty on examples constructed from 2 December 2015 to 17 December 2018. If affected, it will need to be inspected by a dealer and replaced if necessary.
Backrest for the front seats
Both backrests for the front seats of A4s built between 1 August and 31 October 2016 might not have been assembled correctly at the factory, and could cause injury in the event of a collision. Speak to your local Audi dealer for further information, because affected examples will need to be inspected by a technician and have the frames repaired.
Is a used Audi A4 Allroad estate reliable?
In the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the standard A4 saloon ranked ninth and 15th in petrol and diesel guises respectively, out of 18 models in the executive car class. Audi placed 18th out of the 30 brands featured.
