2003 Audi Allroad Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Audi Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2003 Audi Allroad. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and body and structure (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 59 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 11 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.
- Electrical system5 36%
- Body and structure2 14%
- Air bags1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Seat belts1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 2003 Audi Allroad's instrument cluster has dead pixels in the center information display. This is one of many a6, a4, s6, s4 and allroads that has this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10204680, filed 2007-10, 95,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Car totally loses power when pulling out into traffic, etc. Happens all the time, feels like car is going to stall, almost got rear ended a few times because car has no power. Brought it back for this 3 x since last oct. Nothing was done, same response from Audi, no problem found. This car is an accident waiting to happen !”
NHTSA complaint #10086950, filed 2004-08, 2,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2003 Audi Allroad. The contact stated that his vehicle has a design flaw. When it rains, water enters the passenger compartment from the passenger side. There is a small drainage hole in the bottom of the vehicle where the battery is located. Debris and water enter this hole and drains the battery. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was too old and had excessive mileage. The Audi manufacturer had the same response. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 07/28/09. The consumer stated the drain holes in the battery compartment were blocked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274267, filed 2009-06, 60,000 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2003 Audi Allroad. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing clock spring to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11396848, filed 2021-02, 135,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 106,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2003 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allroad quattro 4WD/AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Allroad quattro 4WD/AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
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
- 08V157000Apr 8, 2008Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Audi Allroad 2001–2005, A6 2001–2004
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…
- 06V198000Jun 5, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Audi Allroad 2001–2005, A6 1998–2004
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…
- 04V133000Mar 18, 2004Electrical systemCovers: Audi Allroad 2001–2004, A6 1998–2004, S6 1998–2004 +1 more
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.
Recall details for the 2003 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. 59 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime…
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10128205Mar 23, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
- 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the…
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no…
- 10228302Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
Other model years of the Audi Allroad
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 59,509 | 1 | 5 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 13 | 72,500 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 38,840 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 14 | 94,000 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 8 | 73,000 | 3 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Audi Allroad have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2003 Audi Allroad as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Audi Allroad is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2003 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 2003 Audi Allroad get?
The EPA rates the 2003 Audi Allroad (Allroad quattro, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Audi Allroad reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 106,000 miles; 22% 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.