Allroad (2003)
NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2000-2004 Audi A6, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 14 complaints whose own record names the Audi Allroad.
Reliability Score
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Audi Allroad, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2003 Audi Allroad complaints?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the transmission and the body and trim.
Is the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad have?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2003-2003 Audi Allroad?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2003-2003 Audi Allroad vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Audi Allroad?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the transmission and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Allroad have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2003 Audi Allroad. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 14 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.