- The 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Audi Allroad Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Audi Allroad with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2008 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 2004 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Allroad year, for its age
#314 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Audi Allroad problems
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2005 Audi Allroad recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
- The 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.
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3 complaints about the 2005 Audi Allroad
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
November 2022, 2005 audi allroad 2.7T diagnosed fire/melting of lightbulb of the passenger side headlight due to electrical issues. Was unable to repair the headlight at that time. November 2023, owner of vehicle finds open recalls associated with this make/model. Since the recalls were dated back to 2006 or 08, so the VIN tools only show up to 15 years. I made an recall repair appointment with my local Audi. When I called to make sure they had the parts for the repair they said there are no open recalls &...
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suggest I get a diagnosis. My vehicle has already been diagnosed with said recall consequences listed below: my headlight was on fire and burning multiple times due to this failure I referenced the nation highway campaign number in which the audi dealership employee refused to utilize. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 06V198000 RECALL DATE: 2006-06-07 SUMMARY 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. CONSEQUENCES 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. COMPONENT AFFECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOTES Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi allroad. The contact stated that the timing chain made an abnormal sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Our audi was parked in our driveway as it has been for the last two years. Overnight there was a moderately heavy rain. The following morning after starting the car we attempted to shift into reverse but could not. The car was taken to the dealer who reported that water entered the computer which controls the transmission and shorted it out. Rainwater also entered the master brake cylinder though a vent hole. Parts cost will be in the $4400 range and labor $3-4000. While this is the first time this has...
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happened to us discussions with the tow-truck operator, the car rental agency next to audi, the insurance adjuster as well as conversations with friends indicate this ?Flooding? Problem is common to audi a4/a6 vehicles. The consequences are frightening! We imagine the transmission ceasing to operate and /or the brakes failing while driving on crowded i-95 because of rainwater cascading off the cowling?. Cars should be able to handle rain water while standing in a driveway .. Or any type of moving condition. We have spoken to the dealership as well as audi headquarters. Audi maintains there is no problem; in fact they assert that we failed to maintain the cowling area free from leaves, debris, etc. The dealer says that their skilled mechanic is allotted two hours to clear the cowling drains; that is not reasonable to expect of the ordinary motorist. It is unbelievable that there is no secondary cowling drainage mechanism to provide for overflowing water. It is unacceptable that the transmission computer is located where water can enter it and also that it is not sealed to prevent water from entering. It is unimaginable that the master brake cylinder has a vent hole located such that water draining off the hood can enter and compromise the braking system, even when the car is standing still. We need your involvement to have audi recognize the problem and provide an engineering fix to rectify these problems. *Tr
Audi Allroad: every year compared
All Allroad years2005 Audi Allroad vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2005 Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet | 262 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 219 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A6 Sedan | 91 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 43 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi TT | 11 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Audi Allroad
Does the 2005 Audi Allroad have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Audi Allroad: tank assembly (April 2008); electrical system (June 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Audi Allroad?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Audi Allroad had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 16, 2008 and the latest on December 4, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Audi Allroad a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi Allroad year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi Allroad years have the most complaints?
2002 (104), 2003 (85), 2015 (29). See every Audi Allroad year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Audi Allroad has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data