NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2020

Audi Allroad recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints for the Audi Allroad, covering model years 1998 to 2020. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (17), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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6 recall campaigns on file
86 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
13 model years with data (1998–2020)

most complaints: 2001 (17 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (15 complaints)
latest recall 20V274000 (reported May 13, 2020)

5 complaints reporting a crash (5.8%)
6 complaints reporting a fire (7.0%)
4 complaints reporting an injury (4.7%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Audi Allroad complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 17 of 86, or 19.8%. Next come 2004 (15) and 2003 (14). The fewest are for 2018, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Audi Allroad complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Audi Allroad complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1998	1	0	1	0
1999	2	0	0	0
2001	17	1	0	1
2002	8	0	1	1
2003	14	0	0	0
2004	15	3	2	2
2005	3	0	1	0
2013	13	0	1	0
2014	6	0	0	0
2015	4	0	0	0
2017	2	1	0	0
2018	1	0	0	0
All model years	86	5	6	4

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Audi Allroad components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (17.4% of all 86), followed by Steering (12) and Power Train (10).

Components named most often in Audi Allroad complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Audi Allroad complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	15	17.4%
Steering	12	14.0%
Power Train	10	11.6%
Structure	8	9.3%
Suspension	8	9.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	8	9.3%
Engine	7	8.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System	7	8.1%
Air Bags	6	7.0%
Tires	5	5.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling	4	4.7%
Unknown or Other	4	4.7%
Visibility	4	4.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	3.5%
Equipment	2	2.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Audi Allroad recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Allroad, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2020. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (3 each).

6 recall campaigns

Audi Allroad recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s		2001: 3 campaigns	2002: 3 campaigns	2003: 3 campaigns	2004: 3 campaigns	2005: 2 campaigns	2006: no campaigns	2007: no campaigns	2008: no campaigns	2009: no campaigns
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign	2015: 1 campaign	2016: no campaigns	2017: 1 campaign	2018: 1 campaign	2019: no campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V274000
Reported May 13, 2020
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Model year 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 19V547000
Reported Jul 24, 2019
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
Model years 2017–2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence:
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 14V667000
Reported Oct 24, 2014
Air Bags
Model years 2013–2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Consequence:
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 08V157000
Reported Apr 8, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model years 2001–2005
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.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 06V198000
Reported Jun 5, 2006
Electrical System
Model years 2001–2005
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.
Consequence:
This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 04V133000
Reported Mar 18, 2004
Electrical System
Model years 2001–2004
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.
Consequence:
A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
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 necessary. The recall began on July 26, 2004. Owners should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Audi Allroad questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Audi Allroad have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Audi Allroad, covering model years 1998 to 2020. The most recent, 20V274000, was reported on May 13, 2020 and is filed under “Air bags”.

Which Audi Allroad model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 17 of the 86 complaints in NHTSA’s file (19.8%). The next are 2004 (15) and 2003 (14). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Audi Allroad complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 17.4% of all 86. Steering (12) and Power Train (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Audi Allroad?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Audi dealer.

How many Audi Allroad complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 86 complaints, 5 report a crash, 6 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Audi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Audi VIN decoder with every Audi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Audi A4 1995–2024 · 27 recalls · 2,893 complaints
Audi A6 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 1,656 complaints
Audi Q5 2008–2026 · 33 recalls · 1,337 complaints
Audi Q7 2007–2026 · 32 recalls · 1,042 complaints
Audi A3 2001–2025 · 20 recalls · 728 complaints
Audi S4 1995–2022 · 15 recalls · 560 complaints
Audi A5 2008–2026 · 19 recalls · 325 complaints
Audi TT 2000–2023 · 12 recalls · 319 complaints

All Audi models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Audi Allroad complaints by model year

Most-reported Audi Allroad components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Audi Allroad recalls

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Air Bags

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Electrical System