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Audi Allroad Acceleration problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Allroad's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.

Acceleration complaints by model year

YearAcceleration complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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20045310
20032000
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20012000

Latest Allroad acceleration complaints

2017 Audi AllroadElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

I am disabled, but I could not find a vehicle in stock with all the safety features to help me drive and be protected. Since these are basically software and some inexpensive hardware, I assumed that the features could be upgraded much like computers. I asked the dealer and audi customer service if they could add the features to me new car. They said it couldn't be done. Later I did find parts in germany, but the dealer wouldn't install them (i.E. Buy a new car and loose $5,000 or more dollars). I believe modern...

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autos should be made easily upgradeable for say 3 years after purchase. This would help people like myself to have better and safer drivabilty. Btw boeing safety feature, macs, in the 737max airplanes that killed over 300 people were only installed as an additional option at cost. Many of the airlines did not take this seriously and did not order the feature or train enough, so the safety feature has to be installed and the pilots trained to use macs. Please make these cars upgradable so we can get front cameras, side detection, lane detection, crash detection, blind spot detection in every car. Save a few lives.. It will make you feel good.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11196152
2004 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingCrash

On aug. 09 2014 Comming to a stop I applied the brakes. All of a suuden the engine started to accelerate uncontrolable trying to move the car forward. I pressed the brakes as hard as I could and I stoped the car after I hit the car in front when I was able to turn the ignition key off. This sudden unintended acceleration malfunction also happened on jan. 29, 2006 And jan. 30, 2011, Also reported to nhtsa at those times. It is a life safety issue and should be addressed a.S.A.P. The manufacturer refuse to take any action. *Tr

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10629613
2004 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingCrash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi allroad. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. While driving 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop. The failure caused the contact to rear end another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was waiting on the results of the diagnostic test from the dealer. The...

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manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,848. Updated 09/15/14*lj the consumer stated the failure is unintended acceleration not brake failure. Manufacturer refused assistance. Updated 1/16/15 *js

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10621341
2002 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

I was driving at about 65 mph. I went to pass another car in a passing zone so I accelerated full throttle. The gas pedal stuck and the car continued to accelerate. I braked and maneuvered the car to the side of the road and turned it off. After a while it released. I started the car again and continued home, not pushing the pedal down any farther than necessary. I will take it in to be fixed. There was nothing obscuring the pedal and the floor mat was clicked into place. I found no evidence of a recall, but many audi owners have reported similar experiences, so I am not sure why this isn't a recall issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10537099
2002 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel system

This car has been great to me. Aside from a fuel pump going, just recently I was driving on the freeway and the car died. The epc light on the dash popped up and luckily I was able to coast to the side of the road. I attempted to start the car several times before calling aaa (15-20 min) while on the phone with aaa I attempted to start the car again and it fired right up. Thinking it was just a one time issue I got back on the freeway where 10 mile or so later same the same thing happened. Another 20 min of...

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waiting before it cranked again at this point I was in a b ad area with my family and everyone was getting nervous. After it started the epc light stayed on this time and I experienced loss of power and the car coughed and stumbled terribly when I needed it most. I managed to make it home and let the car sit for a day. Hoped in and it cranked right up. No problems 15 miles later it happened again. After talking with other valued audi owners and looking over the audi owner forums. I have found this to be a quite common problem with the audi across the range of there a series from 1997-2011. Please help! *Tr

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10458209
2004 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise controlCrash1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi allroad 4.2(Na). While coming to a stop and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to move forward. The rpms increased rapidly and the contact rear ended the vehicle in front. One person was injured. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact planned to write the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 27,745. Updated 03/15/11*lj updated 12/30/11 *cn

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10379663
2004 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi quattro 4 (n/a) the contact stated that vehicle gas pedal sticks. The first occurrence was about 3 years ago. The contact was entering highway going about 60 mph on a dry day , he took his foot off the accelerator and the vehicle just "took off". He managed to get the vehicle stopped. The problem has reoccured on and off since then. The vehicle was taken to dealer and the technician stated that the problem was the floor mats. The mats were re-adjusted and the problem...

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continued. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was still at the dealer at the time of the complaint. Audi has called in an expert to diagnose the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. The current mileage is approximately 110,000. The vin unknown.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10323748
2002 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. The brake pedal was depressed which stopped the vehicle. This occurred on three occasions. It was taken to the service dealer, who was not able to identify the problem.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10176238
2004 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to put the vehicle into gear with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved high. The vehicle felt as though it may lurch forward, but did not. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. Updated 3/3/2006 - *nm

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10150332
2003 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

While driving 30-35 mph vehicle completely shut down. There was no warning. Consumer found that the vehicle had the incorrect speed sensors installed on it. Also, these bad sensors were on each of the wheels. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10117273
2001 Audi AllroadSteeringFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEquipment & accessories

2001 Audi a6 allroad has had a brake/throttle lag issue since it was purchased. The car can be extremely dangerous to drive. My wife was driving the allroad and she told me that she was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle when the car did not "go" as she expected it too, based on her throttle inputs. At another intersection she lifted her foot off of the gas, reapplied the gas and this time the car went so fast that she almost hit the car in front of her at the upcoming intersection. She told me that she was almost...

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crying because "i did not tell her the car 'drove like that!'" The problems are: 1). Aoa issued a technical service bulletin dated september 9th of 2004 on this isue., Not a recall. 2) I complained for over 1 year about this problem to the dealer before the ecu was replaced on may 15th of 2004. (I have copies of letters sent to audi) 3) the new control unit put in the car in may of 2004 does not work correctly either, by reasonable specifications, or else my wife would not have had this problem. 4) A "judder happens when turing slowly and giving the car gas, too. This may be the reason that the vehicle has had to have seals replaced in the motor and transmission, too, from the electrical miscommunications between the ecu and the transmission. 5) This is an extremely dangerous problem and needs to be figured out by aoa as well as under a national recall campaign. 6) Audi told me today that the car is "performing to specs," which is a lie. This car has been to the dealership over 100 documented times, but aoa just says, "we are sure the car can be reapaired under your new car/certified used car warranty, thank you!"

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel system, other · Power train · Vehicle speed control · Equipment · Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 10096109
2002 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

While pulling inside of the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the vehicle to skid into the back wall of the consumers home. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *Ak *sc *jb

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10074174
2002 Audi AllroadTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

Whenever I attempt to accelerate immediately after using the brakes, nothing happens. The car's throttle appears to have no effect for 2+ seconds, even when pressed all the way to the floor. On several separate occaisions, while trying to merge into traffic, I have nearly been hit by an oncoming vehicle while waiting for my car to understand that I intended to accelerate. This is not turbo lag; it is computer-induced throttle lag. (The engine rpms do not change during these occurrences.) This is a clear safety...

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issue that audi must address. (A representative of my dealership told me he is quite aware of the problem and has personally experienced it. But audi informed him it does not see this as a problem.) *Ak

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10075187
2001 Audi AllroadAcceleration & cruise control

This car hesitates upon acceleration, requiring me to re-apply the throttle in order have "normal accleration." I have complained to the dealership for over 1 year about this problem. I am afraid to drive the vehicle due to my being handicapped; if I get hit, I may die due to my spinal cord disease. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10067658

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