Most common 2002 Audi Allroad problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi Allroad complaints by model year
Best Allroad years: 2005, 2002, 2014. Years to avoid: 2013, 2001. Compare all years →
2002 Audi Allroad recalls (3)
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2002 Audi Allroad:
Fuel tank leak
Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and Audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from November 22, 2000 through May 31, 2005 and Audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from June 2, 2001 to June 1, 2005.the NHTSA recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and…
What 2002 Audi Allroad owners say
Body & structure
2002 Audi Allroad 2.7t. This vehicle is equipped with air suspension. The pump assembly is located under the car in between the rear wheels and has a protection cover. This car is allwheel drive and includes standard amenities such as a skibag. One would expect this car to hold well in cold climate. After 8 yrs of use, the pump assembly is corroded to the point where it has separated from its support. It is still operating, but now appears to rest on the protective cover, which itself is held by three fasteners also corroded and disintegrating. A concern is that the assembly falls off and presents a hazard for following vehicles, as well as a hazard for how the car handles as this pump feeds the air suspension. Pictures of the corroded assembly and cover fasteners are available. …
I had stopped at a light prepared to make a right turn. When I accelerated to turn I heard and felt a large clunk in the rear end of my car; I thought I had been rear-ended but no other car was there. I then could feel and hear something dragging so I pulled over. I could see the rear axle hanging down on the ground and the wheel well on the driver rear buckled inward. It turned out that one of the bolts that held my rear axle in place was missing and the other one sheared off due to stress. My car literally dropped its rear axle. I have never had work done that would have entailed removing this bolt so the only assumption is that it was either loose or missing when I purchased the car. I am very thankful that it happened when I was accelerating from a stop not passing a car on the interstate!
Electrical system
I was driving my car and felt my back in pain/burning. The heated seat element had caught the seat back on fire and burned a hole through the seat and burned my skin. Luckily, I was on a city street with a spot able to pull over immediately, turn off the car, and smother the flame with my jacket. I think this is extremely dangerous. Had I been driving and unable to pull over this would have burned me much worse or caused an accident. I am even more concerned because when I reported it to Audi all they had to say was it's out of warranty and ask me to pay $190 to diagnose it. I don't think 'oops it's out of warranty' covers my seat catching on fire and burning me while I'm driving. This could have easily become a deadly incident in different driving conditions! How is this OK?! This is clearly a safety hazard. This needs to be recalled immediately!
Rainwater leaked into the vehicle, collecting in the passenger footwell, shorting out several electrical components. I understand vw/Audi vehicles have a history of this occurring due to firewall/pollen filter/sunroof deficiencies which allow this to happen and they and their dealerships are very uncooperative in even acknowledging such a problem exists in the design of these vehicles. This is an obvious inherent design flaw. Audi is very unfair to consumers to deny such a problem exists and they should be held accountable. At no time during any regular service was it ever suggested that these drain plugs should be cleaned - while the cleaning of the sunroof rails were??? No owner could possibly be aware that such a disaster awaits them if these inaccessible drain plugs aren't cleaned.
2002 Audi Allroad engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Audi Allroad a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 Allroad rates average: 30% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Allroad at the same age. It is one of the best Allroad years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Audi Allroad?
The body & structure — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frame and members. Next are the electrical system (3) and fuel & propulsion system (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Audi Allroad have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2002 Audi Allroad, the most recent from April 8, 2008 (tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi Allroad?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2002 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013 and 2001. See the full Audi Allroad years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Audi Allroad problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.