NHTSA Recall Check

2018 Audi A4 Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 2018 Audi A4. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2018 Audi A4

21V874000Reported 10/11/2021

SEATS

Summary

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.

Consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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 remedy.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V874000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

Confirm the recall applies to your specific Audi A4 by checking the VIN above.
Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
Call any authorized Audi dealer and reference the campaign number.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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