2001 Audi Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allroad years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi Allroad. That is the most of any Allroad model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 18%), typically at around 113,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Audi Allroad problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 18% | 113,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 18% | 51,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 84,050 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 12% | 50,575 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 12% | 50,575 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 12% | 59,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 46,625 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 47,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 47,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Audi Allroad recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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. Note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Risk: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Fix: 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 necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank leak (PE08008) — opened Jan 31, 2008, closed May 30, 2008, led to recall 08V156000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel and fuel vapor leaks from the top of the fuel tank presenting a serious fire hazard when moving (slowly or at highway speeds) or stationary. The fuel leak is most obvious when the tank is more than 1/2 full. Vapor emissions occur at all times resulting in a failure to meet emissions standards…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi allroad. When filling the fuel tank, the contact noticed that the tank leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi allroad. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the reinforcement nipple to the rollover on the fuel tank failed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi allroad quattro. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front driver side air suspension system failed without warning causing the vehicle to collapse. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an authorized dealer where they informed him that there was a leak…
Airbag light on and control module needs replacing. *tr
Other Audi Allroad years
← 1999 Allroad · 2002 Allroad →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Allroad | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Allroad | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Allroad | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Allroad | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Allroad | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 Allroad | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Allroad | 15 | 3 |
| 2003 Allroad | 14 | 3 |
| 2002 Allroad | 8 | 3 |
| 2001 | 17 | 3 |
| 1999 Allroad | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Allroad | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi Allroad?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Audi Allroad?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Audi Allroad a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Allroad model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.