Most common 2005 Audi Allroad problems
Share of the 3 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 →
2005 Audi Allroad recalls (2)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2005 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…
2005 Audi Allroad engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 21 / 17 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Audi Allroad a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Allroad rates better than average: 74% 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 2005 Audi Allroad?
The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the brakes (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Audi Allroad have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Audi Allroad problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 185,000 miles; 0% 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.