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2001 Audi allroad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 29 complaints on file for the 2001 Audi allroad — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

29

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other allroad years?

allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted29 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 4 complaints2001: 29 complaints2002: 13 complaints2003: 18 complaints2004: 21 complaints2005: 5 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 4 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints
allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Audi allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension517%
Fuel System517%
Transmission414%
Speed Control310%
Other310%
Airbags27%
Electrical System27%
Engine27%
Tires & Wheels13%
Steering13%
Visibility & Wipers13%

Does the 2001 Audi allroad have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V157000Fuel SystemApril 8, 2008 · 68,240 units

Defect

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.

06V198000Electrical SystemJune 5, 2006 · 70,512 units

Defect

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.

04V133000Electrical SystemMarch 18, 2004 · 172,866 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 6, 2005

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 26, 2016

“OWNER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. OWNER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WHEN CHANGING GEARS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE. IT WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A SEALED UNIT, AND THERE WAS NO WAY THEY COULD REPAIR THE DEFECT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 1, 2005

“FAILURE OF FUEL GAUGE LEFT ME, ME WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE IN ATLANTA, GA. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED IN RECALL NOTICE IN DEC, 2001. THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 28, 2004

“THIS CAR HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION, REQUIRING ME TO RE-APPLY THE THROTTLE IN ORDER HAVE "NORMAL ACCLERATION." I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 1 YEAR ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO MY BEING HANDICAPPED; IF I GET HIT, I MAY DIE DUE TO MY SPINAL CORD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · April 8, 2004

2001 Audi allroad — common questions

Is the 2001 Audi allroad reliable?

The record is thin — 29 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2001 allroad problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (5 complaints), fuel system (5 complaints), transmission (4 complaints).

Does the 2001 Audi allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Audi allroad. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2001 Audi allroad under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.