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2002 Audi allroad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2002 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.

13

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other allroad years?

allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 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, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Audi allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure431%
Electrical System323%
Latches & Locks18%
Other18%
Seats18%
Suspension18%
Transmission18%
Fuel System18%

Does the 2002 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.

“RAINWATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE, COLLECTING IN THE PASSENGER FOOTWELL, SHORTING OUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I UNDERSTAND VW/AUDI VEHICLES HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS OCCURRING DUE TO FIREWALL/POLLEN FILTER/SUNROOF DEFICIENCIES WHICH ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN AND THEY AND THEIR DEALERSHIPS ARE VERY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 24, 2007

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND FELT MY BACK IN PAIN/BURNING. THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT HAD CAUGHT THE SEAT BACK ON FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND BURNED MY SKIN. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A CITY STREET WITH A SPOT ABLE TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, TURN OFF THE CAR, AND SMOTHER THE FLAME WITH MY JACKET. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 14, 2020 · fire

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND FELT MY BACK IN PAIN/BURNING. THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT HAD CAUGHT THE SEAT BACK ON FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND BURNED MY SKIN. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A CITY STREET WITH A SPOT ABLE TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, TURN OFF THE CAR, AND SMOTHER THE FLAME WITH MY JACKET. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · November 14, 2020 · fire

“THE ALARM IN MY 2002 AUDI ALLROAD WENT OFF WHILE I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. WHEN I WOULD TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE ELECTRONIC KEY, THEY WOULD INSTANTLY RE-LOCK AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN BY PULLING UP ON THE HANDLE. ESSENTIALLY I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · December 25, 2006

“TWICE MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED TRUCKS RUNNING STOP SIGNS. OUR 2002 AUDI ALL ROAD HAD "TURBO LAG" WHICH MEANS WHEN SHE FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR HESITATED AND HARDLY MOVED AND THEN, AS SHE TRIED TO TURN AT THE SAME TIME, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED SO HARD, SHE ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE SAME THING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 21, 2004

2002 Audi allroad — common questions

Is the 2002 Audi allroad reliable?

The record is thin — 13 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 2002 allroad problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints).

Does the 2002 Audi allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 Audi allroad. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2002 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.