Model year guide

2002 Audi Allroad

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Audi Allroad is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 83 on record.

2002 Audi Allroad — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Audi Allroad at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints104
Combined16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Audi Allroad recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #08V157000 · manufacturer #20L8/JY · 08/04/2008

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 RE…

Fix: 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 System NHTSA Campaign #06V198000 · manufacturer #JN · 05/06/2006

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 EQU…

Fix: 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 System NHTSA Campaign #04V133000 · 18/03/2004

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.

Fix: 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-…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Audi Allroad common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2002 Audi Allroad MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Audi Allroad costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
61.0 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Curb weight
4,167 lb
Front track
61.8 in
Rear track
62.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Audi Allroad. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

FUEL TANK LEAK Closed

VOLKSWAGEN (VW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN VW PASSAT 4MOTION AND AUDI A6 QUATTRO AND ALLROAD QUATTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS. VW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005 AND AUDI VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005. THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE VW VEHICLES IS 08V-156 (VW ALSO IS CORRECTING DEFECTS RELATED TO HEAT SHIELD AND…

NHTSA #PE08008 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Other · opened Jan 2008 · closed May 2008

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 135

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 135.

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Bulletin SM 48-2022 · Equipment · Jun 2022

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

Bulletin A0020362002047_1 · Equipment · Apr 2020

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions

Bulletin A0019252011732_1 · Electrical System · Sep 2019

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

Bulletin AWC 19-05 · Electrical System, Equipment · Aug 2019

This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 T…

Bulletin AWC 19-04 · Equipment · Jul 2019

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-…

Bulletin A0019212052680_1 · Equipment, Air Bags, Seat Belts · Jun 2019

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.

Bulletin A941791 2012749- · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2017

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ALLROAD AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi Allroad

The Audi allroad quattro began in 1999 as a semi-offroad version of the Audi A6 Avant. Since 2009, Audi has also offered the "Audi A4 allroad quattro", based on the mainstream Audi A4 Avant (wagon). Audi accordingly retitled subsequent generations of the larger allroad, as released in 2006, 2012 and 2019. as "Audi A6 allroad quattro".

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2002 Audi Allroad vehicles on record

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2002 Audi Allroad — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Audi Allroad have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Audi Allroad. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi Allroad?

Across all 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Audi Allroad get?

The 2002 Audi Allroad has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.