2003 Audi Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (3) · Wheels (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (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 (60)
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this special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.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 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-12-18 · Structure:body“during recent heavy rains, all of a sudden the car's transmission that had been working fine, after having been parked briefly pointing slightly down hill, no longer functioned properly, and had apparently gone into "limp mode". after talking with mechanics and doing research, we checked the carpet areas and determined and documented the car's int…”
2021-10-23 · Power Train“please see prior form submission re transmission...please confirm receipt of earlier entry.…”
2021-02-18 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 135,000 mi“tl* 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 …”
2015-09-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 167,000 mi“the fuel tank has developed a leak on its own. i filled my car the thursday september 3, 2015. on september 8, 2015 the fuel gauge was down a quarter tank. i smelled gas outside of the car. my mechanic tells me the leak is at a plastic welded nub on the right side of the tank.this is a plastic fuel tank. if i fill the tank above the halfway mark th…”
2012-03-02 · Wheels“2003 audi all road. consumer states problem with vehicle transmission, seat belts and wheels *tgw the consumer stated at times, the transmission did not react to a sudden depression of the gas pedal. the resulting delay in acceleration could result in a collision due to the inability to move the vehicle in a timely manner. the driver's seat belt d…”
2010-10-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 106,000 mi“engine overheat, automatic fan fails to go on, the engine spill fume to a blinding level when it begins to come from beneath the hood . heating and cooling systems shut down actions taken by the dealership service department include new water pump new radiator new air conditioning pump did not bring any solution. *tr …”
2010-02-17 · Suspension:front · 94,000 mi“air suspension for audi allroad failed. all air was vented out of the front suspension without warning resulting in loss of vehicle control when car hit a bump/dip in the road. car seemed to bounce off the front tires and was a violent compression and rebound. i momentarily lost control and did not know what happened until pulling over and discove…”
2009-06-18 · Structure · 60,000 mi“tl*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 …”
2009-05-22 · Electrical System:ignition · 48,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi allroad. the contact stated that the ignition coil was faulty on his vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced one of the six ignition coils for free. currently, the other five coils are beginning to fail and need to be replaced; however, the contact does not want to pay the repair cost. the …”
2008-10-22 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 55,000 mi“the instrument cluster of my 2003 audi fades out. this make the information it displays hard to read. it is safety and quality issue. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.