NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Audi Allroad; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about equipment.
Problem: 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 combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical systemCampaign 06V198000 · 05 Jun 2006
Problem: 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 because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Risk: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on december 16, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical systemCampaign 04V133000 · 18 Mar 2004
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
What owners complain about
Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Equipment3 · 18%
Power train3 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 18%
Air bags2 · 12%
Electrical system2 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 12%
Suspension2 · 12%
Fuel system2 · 12%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
We have an audi a4 quattro 2001, which has had problems from the beginning. The issues are electrical. The rear window started going up and down spontaneously without pushing a button and now will not go up or down at all. It stays half way down all the time. You can imagine how the cold air feels on our baby in the…
I have replaced both catalytic converters on the 2001 audi allroad. The right one at 42k miles and the left one at 62k miles. The right catalytic converter has failed again at 115k. The dealer refuses to extend any warranty for the part. The dealer states that the original part is warranted for 80k miles, but the…
Dt:the vehicle has developed a cam shaft gasket leak at only 60,000 miles. Also, one of the cv axles cracked. There where no problems with the vehicle prior to the dealership finding these problems. The dealership described to the contact that this problem with the cam shaft gasket could cause a major oil leak. If…
Trouble occurred with both driver and passenger windows, but at different times. Passenger window was still under warranty at the time. Window would not close properly and then would spontaneously open. Attempts to close it entirely were often not successful. Motor was replaced on both windows-one under warranty, the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.