2002 Audi Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (2) · Suspension (1) · Seats (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi Allroad model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Equipment:electrical 2020-04-16 · A0020362002047_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their tac call goes smoothly.
Exterior Lighting 2017-07-31 · A941791 2012749- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
Equipment 2017-06-28 · SM 44-2017 EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Engine 2017-05-10 · A171782 2010043- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-17 · Seats · 150,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i was driving my car and felt my back in pain/burning. the heated seat element had caught the seat back on fire and burned a hole through the seat and burned my skin. luckily, i was on a city street with a spot able to pull over immediately, turn off the car, and smother the flame with my jacket. i think this is extremely dangerous. had i been driv…”
2014-06-13 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“rainwater leaked into the vehicle, collecting in the passenger footwell, shorting out several electrical components. i understand vw/audi vehicles have a history of this occurring due to firewall/pollen filter/sunroof deficiencies which allow this to happen and they and their dealerships are very uncooperative in even acknowledging such a problem e…”
2010-08-12 · Suspension · 132,000 mi“2002 audi allroad 2.7t. this vehicle is equipped with air suspension. the pump assembly is located under the car in between the rear wheels and has a protection cover. this car is allwheel drive and includes standard amenities such as a skibag. one would expect this car to hold well in cold climate. after 8 yrs of use, the pump assembly is corroded…”
2009-08-17 · Electrical System · 82,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi all road. the contact noticed that the headlight and self leveling light had illuminated on the instrument panel. after having a recall perform on his vehicle by the manufacturer. he did not notice any differences before hand. the current and failure mileage is 82000. the consumer stated the headlights still do no…”
2008-07-04 · Structure:frame And Members · 48,000 mi“i had stopped at a light prepared to make a right turn. when i accelerated to turn i heard and felt a large clunk in the rear end of my car; i thought i had been rear-ended but no other car was there. i then could feel and hear something dragging so i pulled over. i could see the rear axle hanging down on the ground and the wheel well on the dri…”
2007-01-09 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 61,500 mi“the alarm in my 2002 audi allroad went off while i was backing out of a parking space and i could not get out of the car. when i would try to open the door with the electronic key, they would instantly re-lock and the door would not open by pulling up on the handle. essentially i was trapped inside for approximately five minutes. it finally quit…”
2004-10-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 19,794 mi“twice my wife encountered trucks running stop signs. our 2002 audi all road had "turbo lag" which means when she floored the gas pedal, the car hesitated and hardly moved and then, as she tried to turn at the same time, the car suddenly accelerated so hard, she almost lost control. the same thing happened to me once but i didn't need to turn at t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.