The most-reported allroad run is WA1YL64B64N (2004 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; 2003 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for allroad model years 2001–2005.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi allroad has 30 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 36% of every allroad complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1YL64B64N•••••• | 2004 | 3 | — | |
| WAUYP64B81N•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| WAUYP64B21N•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| WA1YD54B83N•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| WA1YD64B03N•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| WAUYP64B71N•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| WA1YD64BX3N•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| WA1YD64B02N•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| WA1YD64B22N•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| WAUYP64BX1N•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| WAUDC68D41A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| WA1YD64B62N•••••• | 2002 | — | — |
Each of the other 18 allroad runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi allroad the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2003 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2005 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2004 | 11 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 9 | 5 | — | |
| 2002 | 8 | 6 | — | |
| 2001 | 14 | 9 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2003 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2005 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Audi allroad owners report: Electrical System, 10 of 45 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 3 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Equipment | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Audi allroad; the 3 below cover build years 2001 to 2005. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 08V157000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2001–2005 |
| 06V198000 | Electrical System | 2001–2005 |
| 04V133000 | Electrical System | 2001–2004 |
08V157000 was opened in 2008 on cars built from 2001: 7 years on the road before the recall.
The allroad against its rivals
The allroad draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Subaru Baja 1.4. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi allroad | 45 | 30 | 6.7% | |
| Subaru Baja | 103 | 76 | 9.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 45 reports on the Audi allroad, 6.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Audi allroad | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 45 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 3 (6.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (8.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi allroad share of that is 45 complaints over 30 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi allroad VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 45 NHTSA complaints from 30 allroad runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which allroad production run has the most complaints?
WA1YL64B64N, a 2004 build, with 5 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical allroad run has 1.5.
Which allroad years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2003 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2005 lightest at 1.
Does the allroad get more complaints than the Subaru Baja?
Yes: 1.5 complaints per production run for the allroad against 1.4 for the Subaru Baja.
How many allroad complaints involve a crash?
6.7% of 45 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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