Before buying a used 2018 Audi A4, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2018 Audi A4 4 DR AWD
2018 Audi A4 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
42 complaints filed with NHTSA (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 quattro — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| A4 quattro — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| A4 Ultra — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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