2001 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2001 Audi Allroad, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Audi Allroad has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system30
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling20
Equipment20
Fuel system, other20
Air bags21
Electrical system20
Suspension20
Vehicle speed control20
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Audi Allroad recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Allroad year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Allroad median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'13'14'15'17'18'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Audi Allroad, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKPE08008 · closed May 30, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-156
In owners' words

What Allroad owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK PRESENTING A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN MOVING (SLOWLY OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) OR STATIONARY. THE FUEL LEAK IS MOST OBVIOUS WHEN THE TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. VAPOR EMISSIONS OCCUR AT ALL TIMES RESULTING IN A FAILURE TO MEET EMISSIONS STANDARDS.…
Complaint 11032908 · Oct 11, 2017 · 127,000 miles
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 10836406 · Feb 16, 2016 · 100,800 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT NIPPLE TO THE ROLLOVER ON THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA…
Complaint 10721533 · May 26, 2015

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