Worst 2017 Audi A4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Audi A4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | — | 78,651 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | — | — | 42,375 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 98,167 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Audi A4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~208,332 vehicles.
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.
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2017 Audi A4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Audi A4 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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