Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | −30% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2013 | 13 | 1.6× | 1 | Steering | Caution |
| 2005 | 3 | −74% | 2 | Transmission | Good |
| 2004 | 15 | typical | 3 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2003 | 14 | 1.3× | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2002 | 8 | −30% | 3 | Body | Average |
| 2001 | 17 | 1.5× | 3 | Fuel System | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median Allroad year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Audi Allroad problems
Latest Audi Allroad recalls
Air bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 Audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on December 16, 2006. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Audi Allroad should you avoid?
2013 and 2001 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Allroad years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2013.
What is the best year for the Audi Allroad?
2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other Allroad years at the same age, followed by 2002 and 2014. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Audi Allroad problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (14), fuel & propulsion system (11) and engine & cooling (11). Electrical complaints peak in the 2003 model year.
How many recalls has the Audi Allroad had?
4 recalls across 2001–2014. The model year with the most is 2001. See all Audi Allroad recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.