Vehicle recall 17V675000 · October 25, 2017
Audi A4 allroad and A5
The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
- Consequence
- The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V675000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2017
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 70G6
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31,323
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A4 allroad (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Audi A5 (2018): 2018
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