Audi Allroad Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2023 · 86 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Audi Allroad, across 13 model years (1998–2020). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2001, with 17 complaints
1998: 1199811999: 2199922001: 172001172002: 8200282003: 142003142004: 152004152005: 3200532013: 132013132014: 6201462015: 4201542017: 2201722018: 1201812020: 020200

n = 86 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Audi Allroad years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Allroad year: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 Allroad: 17 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2004 Allroad: 15 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2003 Allroad: 14 complaints, 3 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1998 Allroad: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2018 Allroad: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 1999 Allroad: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Audi Allroad problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System1581
Steering1240
Power Train1050
Structure840
Suspension860
Vehicle Speed Control834
Engine742
Fuel/propulsion System740
Air Bags651
Tires540
Engine and Engine Cooling430
Visibility430
Fuel System, Gasoline330
Equipment210
Exterior Lighting220
Fuel System, Other210
Seat Belts220
Seats220
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Equipment Adaptive/mobility110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Wheels110

All Audi Allroad model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2020 Allroad01——
2018 Allroad11—Power Train
2017 Allroad21—Air Bags
2015 Allroad415★Steering
2014 Allroad615★Electrical System
2013 Allroad131—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2005 Allroad32—Electrical System
2004 Allroad153—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2003 Allroad143—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2002 Allroad83—Structure
2001 Allroad173—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar more complaints than other years
1999 Allroad20—Fuel System, Gasoline
1998 Allroad10—Exterior Lighting

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi Allroad years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (17), 2003 (14), 2004 (15), 2013 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Allroad year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Audi Allroad?

Electrical System, with 15 complaints across 8 model years.

How many recalls does the Audi Allroad have?

6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.