Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2013.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Allroad | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Allroad | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Allroad | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Allroad | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Allroad | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Allroad | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Allroad | 15 | 3 |
| 2003 Allroad | 14 | 3 |
| 2002 Allroad | 8 | 3 |
| 2001 Allroad | 17 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system15
- Steering12
- Power train10
- Vehicle speed control8
- Suspension8
- Structure8
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Engine7
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; 3 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Audi Allroad SW AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi Allroad SW AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi Allroad SW AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi Allroad SW AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi Allroad 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.5–14.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | allroad quattro · Station wagon: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| 2013 | allroad quattro · Station wagon: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| 2005 | allroad quattro · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| 2004 | allroad quattro · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| 2003 | allroad quattro · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| 2002 | allroad quattro · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.5 | 12.2 | 14.6 |
| 2001 | allroad · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.5 | 12.2 | 14.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
582 Allroad cars are on the New Zealand register; 35% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 | 29 | 26 | 2 |
| 2009 | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | 62 | 41 | 19 |
| 2007 | 86 | 48 | 34 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | 45 | 18 | 26 |
| 2004 | 61 | 20 | 38 |
| 2003 | 65 | 25 | 39 |
| 2002 | 30 | 16 | 12 |
| 2001 | 36 | 27 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
130 Allroad cars are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 30 | €60,440 |
| 2003 | 24 | — |
| 2002 | 28 | €83,928 |
| 2001 | 27 | — |
| 2000 | 21 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
48 Allroad cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 48% petrol, 52% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 378,000 km |
| 2002 | 11 | 295,000 km |
| 2001 | 13 | 380,000 km |
| 2000 | 13 | 409,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
843 Allroad cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 133 | 50 |
| 2008 | 294 | 148 |
| 2007 | 255 | 200 |
| 2006 | 159 | 130 |
| 2004 | 1 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
2,128 Allroad cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 72% passed first time, against 58% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 184 | 74% |
| 2010 | 264 | 70% |
| 2009 | 295 | 73% |
| 2008 | 488 | 74% |
| 2007 | 465 | 72% |
| 2006 | 318 | 68% |
| 2004 | 114 | 74% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Allroad | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.2% | 19.6% |
| Suspension | 6.3% | 16.6% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 7.5% |
| Brakes | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Visibility | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | 2.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
426 new Audi Allroad cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2017, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2017 the largest markets were Italy (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 235 (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 3 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | — |
| 2010 | 404 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Allroad.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
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.
NHTSA recalls