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2015 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi Allroad, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-667 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 29, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Audi Allroad has problems

4 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
Steering30
Air bags10

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

1 recall

2015 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.

95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Air bags

Recall 14V-667 · Oct 24, 2014 · 101,938 vehicles · 97,252 repaired

Risk. If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2015 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
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Audi Allroad safety ratings

2015 Audi Allroad SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.6% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Allroad owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER, STEERING INTERMITTENTLY DEVELOPED RESISTANCE AT CENTER POINT WHILE IN MOTION - FROM 30 MPH ON UP. STEERING WOULD NOT STAY POINTED STRAIGHT AHEAD, WOULD KICK OFF TO ONE SIDE OR ANOTHER. PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY IF CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND ON, ONLY TO REOCCUR. PROBLEM WAS…
Complaint 11312275 · Feb 29, 2020 · 45,000 miles
UPON RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER A REST STOP, A RED STEERING WHEEL SYMBOL APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD ALONG WITH "DO NOT DRIVE". IT GOT TOWED TO A DEALER WHO REPORTED ENGINE CODE DTC B2000. CAR WAS 1 MONTH OUR OF WARRANTY. REPAIR WAS >$3000 REPLACING THE STEERING GEAR AND POWER STEERING MODULE. THIS…
Complaint 11244546 · Aug 16, 2019 · 34,000 miles
AROUND 3,000 MILES I NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE CHARACTER OF THE STEERING. AT TIMES THE STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WOULD FEEL VERY LIGHT (ALMOST LIKE EXTRA BOOST OR ASSISTANCE) AND AT OTHER TIMES THE STEERING WOULD BE VERY FIRM, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF NOT MOVING / TRACKING NATURALLY WHILE DRIVING. IF…
Complaint 10677092 · Jan 21, 2015 · 3,400 miles

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