Audi allroad Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Audi allroad model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 1998 drew the fewest (1) and the 2001 the most (17).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Exterior lighting | — | — |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 1 | Power train | — | 25 |
| 1999 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 0 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 16–17 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | Steering | 5★ | 24 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2002 | 8 | 3 | Structure | — | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 | Steering | — | 22 |
| 2003 Among the most complaints |
14 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 17 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
15 | 3 | Vehicle speed control | — | 16–17 |
| 2001 Among the most complaints |
17 | 3 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 16 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Audi allroad years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2001 Audi allroad: 17 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 3 (18%); Power train 3 (18%); Air bags 2 (12%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 67,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2004 Audi allroad: 15 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 5 (33%); Engine 2 (13%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (13%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 38,840 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2003 Audi allroad: 14 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 5 (36%); Power train 4 (29%); Structure 2 (14%).
3 recall campaigns listed.
The Audi allroad years with the fewest complaints
1998 Audi allroad: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Exterior lighting 1 (100%).
Reports mention 1 fire. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Audi allroad: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 1 (50%); Service brakes 1 (50%); Steering 1 (50%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Audi allroad owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 38,840 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 67,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Audi allroad recalls
- VW/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE (2001–2004 model years; 172,866 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2004; 04V133000)
- Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 (2017–2018 model years; 145,337 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2019; 19V547000)
- Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact (2013–2015 model years; 101,938 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2014; 14V667000)
- CROSSMEMBER COVER/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE (2001–2005 model years; 70,512 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2006; 06V198000)
- FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE (2001–2005 model years; 68,240 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2008; 08V157000)
All 6 Audi allroad recall campaigns · Audi allroad problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Audi allroad years FAQ
Which Audi allroad year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 1998 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Audi allroad years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2001, 2004 and 2003 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Audi allroad problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (15 of 86 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Audi allroad have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the Audi allroad. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Audi allroad recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.