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Audi AllroadModel year report

2001 Audi Allroad Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
67,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Audi Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi Allroad. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and air bags (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 47 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Failure of fuel gauge left me, me wife and two children on the side of the interstate in atlanta, ga. Fuel level sending unit was replaced in recall notice in dec, 2001. The replacement part failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10067810, filed 2004-04, 53,250 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2001 Audi a6 Allroad has had a brake/throttle lag issue since it was purchased. The car can be extremely dangerous to drive. My wife was driving the Allroad and she told me that she was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle when the car did not go as she expected it too, based on her throttle inputs. At another intersection she lifted her foot off of the gas, reapplied the gas and this time the car went so fast that she almost hit the car in front of her at the upcoming intersection. She told me that she was almost crying because I did not tell her the car 'drove like that!' the problems are: 1). …”

NHTSA complaint #10096109, filed 2004-10, 47,900 miles

Air bags: “I bought an Audi Allroad 2001 2.7t a6 at a dealership in albuquerque new mexico. The car, at fist, was handling so well. Everything seemed to be in great shape and well maintained. I took a trip to colorado and upon my arrival to my destination, the yellow car uneven suspension light came on. The car immediately made some weird noises and shifted weight while I was driving at 80mph on the high way. I pulled over and visually inspected the car. Nothing could be seen. I took it too a vw dealership to have them tell me what they thought was wrong. Long story short. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228380, filed 2008-05, 84,600 miles

Electrical system: “I own a 2001 Audi Allroad, which I purchased through a dealer certified pre-owned. There have been several unusual issues with this vehicle, such as the water pump breaking down at 50,000 miles and many electrical issues. The most recent is the car seat heater, which malfunctioned causing a short and burning a hole in the driver's seat (which is leather). Luckily, I caught it before smoldering or a fire could have ensued, which could have caused me bodily harm or risked the lives of my children had we been on a long distance trip. …”

NHTSA complaint #10246454, filed 2008-10, 67,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,250 and 83,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5042%50–7517%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 67,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2003420052007201020152017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Audi Allroad version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Allroad 4WD/AWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual141916$5,150
Allroad 4WD/AWD2.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic141916$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Audi Allroad → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 47 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 47 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi Allroad

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014659,5091522—Not enough data
20131372,5001—22—Not enough data
20041538,8403—17—Stable
20031494,0003—17—Not enough data
2002873,0003—16—Not enough data
20011767,0003—16—Stable

All Audi Allroad model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Audi Allroad have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi Allroad as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Audi Allroad is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2001 Audi Allroad been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Audi Allroad get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Audi Allroad (Allroad, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Audi Allroad reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,000 miles and the middle half falls between 53,250 and 83,500 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.