Model year record

2002 Audi allroad recalls & problems

The 2002 Audi allroad has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (4 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints8filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineApr 8, 2008

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 08V15700068,240 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Electrical systemJun 5, 2006

Electrical system

Recall 06V19800070,512 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Electrical systemMar 18, 2004

Electrical system

Recall 04V133000172,866 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2002 Audi Allroad w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Allroad

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Allroad

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureFrame and members	4	0	0	82,000 mi
Electrical system	3	1	1	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system	1	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	1	0	0	—
Suspension	1	0	0	—
Power train	1	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—
Seats	1	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemFire1 injury
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 THINK THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. HAD I BEEN DRIVING AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER THIS WOULD HAVE BURNED ME MUCH WORSE OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I AM EVEN MORE CONCERNED BECAUSE WHEN I REPORTED IT TO AUDI ALL THEY HAD TO SAY WAS IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY AND ASK ME TO PAY $190 TO DIAGNOSE IT. I DON'T THINK 'OOPS IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY' COVERS MY SEAT CATCHING ON FIRE AND BURNING ME WHILE I'M DRIVING. THIS…
Nov 14, 2020 · 150,000 miles
Electrical system
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 UNCOOPERATIVE IN EVEN ACKNOWLEDGING SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTS IN THE DESIGN OF THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS INHERENT DESIGN FLAW. AUDI IS VERY UNFAIR TO CONSUMERS TO DENY SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTS AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. AT NO TIME DURING ANY REGULAR SERVICE WAS IT EVER SUGGESTED THAT THESE DRAIN PLUGS SHOULD BE CLEANED - WHILE THE CLEANING OF THE SUNROOF RAILS WERE??? NO OWNER COULD…
Jun 9, 2014 · 100,000 miles
Suspension
2002 AUDI ALLROAD 2.7T. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION. THE PUMP ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED UNDER THE CAR IN BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS AND HAS A PROTECTION COVER. THIS CAR IS ALLWHEEL DRIVE AND INCLUDES STANDARD AMENITIES SUCH AS A SKIBAG. ONE WOULD EXPECT THIS CAR TO HOLD WELL IN COLD CLIMATE. AFTER 8 YRS OF USE, THE PUMP ASSEMBLY IS CORRODED TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS SEPARATED FROM ITS SUPPORT. IT IS STILL OPERATING, BUT NOW APPEARS TO REST ON THE PROTECTIVE COVER, WHICH ITSELF IS HELD BY THREE FASTENERS ALSO CORRODED AND DISINTEGRATING. A CONCERN IS THAT THE ASSEMBLY FALLS OFF AND PRESENTS A HAZARD FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AS WELL AS A HAZARD FOR HOW THE CAR HANDLES AS THIS PUMP…
Aug 10, 2010 · 132,000 miles
Electrical system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI ALL ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT AND SELF LEVELING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER HAVING A RECALL PERFORM ON HIS VEHICLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFORE HAND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE IS 82000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS STILL DO NOT WORK AND ALSO THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION DOES NOT WORK. UPDATED 10/26/09
Aug 17, 2009 · 82,000 miles
Structure › Frame and members
I HAD STOPPED AT A LIGHT PREPARED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN I ACCELERATED TO TURN I HEARD AND FELT A LARGE CLUNK IN THE REAR END OF MY CAR; I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN REAR-ENDED BUT NO OTHER CAR WAS THERE. I THEN COULD FEEL AND HEAR SOMETHING DRAGGING SO I PULLED OVER. I COULD SEE THE REAR AXLE HANGING DOWN ON THE GROUND AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVER REAR BUCKLED INWARD. IT TURNED OUT THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HELD MY REAR AXLE IN PLACE WAS MISSING AND THE OTHER ONE SHEARED OFF DUE TO STRESS. MY CAR LITERALLY DROPPED ITS REAR AXLE. I HAVE NEVER HAD WORK DONE THAT WOULD HAVE ENTAILED REMOVING THIS BOLT SO THE ONLY ASSUMPTION IS THAT IT WAS EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. I…
May 1, 2008 · 48,000 miles
Structure › Frame and members
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 UNCOOPERATIVE IN EVEN ACKNOWLEDGING SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTS IN THE DESIGN OF THESE VEHICLES. VERY UNFAIR TO CONSUMERS TO DENY SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTS AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Oct 24, 2007 · 64,000 miles
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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 FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. IT FINALLY QUIT AND WHEN I GOT IT IN FOR SERVICE, THE DEALER SAID THAT MOISTURE HAD GOTTEN INTO THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY POINT IS IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT I HAD TO EXIT THE CAR FOR MY OWN SAFETY, AND I COULDN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR, IT COULD BE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *JB
Dec 25, 2006 · 61,500 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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 HAPPENED TO ME ONCE BUT I DIDN'T NEED TO TURN AT THE SAME TIME. THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED IN 2003 AND 2004. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES BUT THEY SAID THE CAR WAS DESIGNED TO DO THIS. I STRONGLY FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS, DANGEROUS SAFETY CONCERN ON THE PART OF ALL PEOPLE DRIVING THIS CAR. THE "INCIDENT DATE" BELOW IS THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED. *JB
Aug 21, 2004 · 19,794 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FUEL TANK LEAKClosedLed to recall 08V156000
VOLKSWAGEN (VW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN VW PASSAT 4MOTION AND AUDI A6 QUATTRO AND ALLROAD QUATTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.VW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005 AND AUDI VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005.THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE VW VEHICLES IS 08V-156 (VW ALSO IS CORRECTING DEFECTS RELATED TO HEAT SHIELD AND FUEL LINE HAZARDS FOR THESE VEHICLES AND FOR 1999-2000 PASSATS IN THIS RECALL ACTION.)THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE AUDI VEHICLES IS 08V-157.SINCE 2006, ODI HAS RECEIVED 17 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL LEAKING FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES' FUEL TANKS.THE 400 COMPLAINTS SHOWN ABOVE MAY INCLUDE DUPLICATE REPORTS TO ODI AND THE MANUFACTURER. WHILE THE CONSEQUENCE (FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK) IS SIMILAR FOR BOTH THE PASSAT AND AUDI SUBJECT VEHICLES, DIFFERENCES IN DESIGN AND…
PE08008 · opened Jan 31, 2008 · closed May 30, 2008