Recall 17V675 affects 31,323 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad and A5 vehicles for loose door-speaker trim. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 31,323 2017-2018 A4 Allroad and A5 vehicles because aluminum trim around the front and rear door speakers can come loose and expose sharp edges. The exposed trim increases the risk of injury to occupants, and Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The aluminum trim on the door speaker area of 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad and A5 vehicles is a thin decorative strip fitted around the front and rear door speakers. Its normal job is simple: stay bonded to the door panel, cover the speaker edge, and leave a smooth surface where passengers' hands and arms pass when entering, riding in, or leaving the vehicle.
On affected vehicles, the trim was held with insufficient adhesive. The bond can loosen, allowing the aluminum strip to lift or bend back from the speaker cover. Once that happens, the edge that was supposed to stay covered is exposed, and contact with that sharp edge can cut an occupant. The improved replacement trim uses stronger adhesive and rounded edges.
What you notice is visible movement in the trim around a door speaker. Look for aluminum trim that is loose, raised, or bent back from the speaker cover before someone touches that area.
Who's affected?
All listed cars involve the same door hinge and body structure component across the 2017 and 2018 model years.
| 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A5 | body structure |
| 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | body structure |
| Units affected | 31,323 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose or bent speaker-cover aluminum trim can leave sharp edges exposed and increase the risk of injury to occupants. If you see trim lifting or bent back from a speaker cover, keep hands and passengers away from that area and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad or 2018 Audi A5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free speaker-cover aluminum-trim replacement that removes the sharp exposed door-speaker edges.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V675 when you call.
- Keep occupants away from loose door-speaker trim or sharp exposed edges until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the aluminum trim around the front and rear door speaker covers. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Audi has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related speaker trim repair, bring invoices, receipts, or other repair paperwork to the service desk so Audi can review the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V675?
Recall 17V675 covers 31,323 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad and 2018 Audi A5 vehicles with aluminum speaker trim that can come loose from the front and rear doors. Loose trim leaves sharp edges exposed and raises injury risk for occupants.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad or 2018 Audi A5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V675. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule replacement of the speaker cover aluminum trim. Reference recall 17V675 and Audi recall number 70G6 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from exposed sharp edges around the door speaker trim. If the aluminum trim comes loose, occupants can contact the sharp edge while entering, exiting, or sitting in the vehicle. Audi's dealer repair replaces the trim for free.
When did Audi start this recall repair?
Audi began the recall repair on March 13, 2018. If your VIN is included and the repair has not been completed, a franchised Audi dealer can replace the speaker cover aluminum trim free of charge. Audi customer service is available at 1-800-253-2834.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V675000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V675 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V675000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →