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2005 Audi allroad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2005 Audi allroad — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other allroad years?

allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 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, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Audi allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes120%
Electrical System120%
Engine120%
Lighting120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2005 Audi allroad have recalls?

2 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“November 2022, 2005 audi allroad 2.7T diagnosed fire/melting of lightbulb of the passenger side headlight due to electrical issues. Was unable to repair the headlight at that time. November 2023, owner of vehicle finds open recalls associated with this make/model. Since the recalls were dated back…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 11, 2022 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE TIMING CHAIN TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 4, 2019

“OUR AUDI WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AS IT HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. OVERNIGHT THERE WAS A MODERATELY HEAVY RAIN. THE FOLLOWING MORNING AFTER STARTING THE CAR WE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE BUT COULD NOT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPORTED THAT WATER ENTERED THE COMPUTER WHICH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 28, 2008

“OUR AUDI WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AS IT HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. OVERNIGHT THERE WAS A MODERATELY HEAVY RAIN. THE FOLLOWING MORNING AFTER STARTING THE CAR WE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE BUT COULD NOT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPORTED THAT WATER ENTERED THE COMPUTER WHICH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 28, 2008

“November 2022, 2005 audi allroad 2.7T diagnosed fire/melting of lightbulb of the passenger side headlight due to electrical issues. Was unable to repair the headlight at that time. November 2023, owner of vehicle finds open recalls associated with this make/model. Since the recalls were dated back…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 11, 2022 · fire

2005 Audi allroad — common questions

Is the 2005 Audi allroad reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Audi allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Audi allroad. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2005 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.