Audi Allroad 2003-2005

Model Allroad made by Audi got 18 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model

Name	Bulletins	Consumer Complaints
Audi Allroad 2003	9	18
Audi Allroad 2004	12	5
Audi Allroad 2005	8	0

Allroad year 2003

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB-01-12-39	01/12/2012	10043525	Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or	04/09/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
TSB-28F2-REV 7	04/01/2010	10034846	Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfuncti	01/19/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-02	03/24/2010	10035268	Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information	02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-06	05/13/2009	10032290	Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t	03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-33	12/15/2008	10028768	Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe	05/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
AWA-08-03	02/11/2008	10025301	Engine coolant temperature sensor warranty extension for certain 2001-2004 audi model year vehicles. csc was received *pe	07/28/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-01-12-39	01/12/2012	10043525	Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or	04/09/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SAC-28F2-REV	08/01/2010	10036497	Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information.	03/23/2011
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-14	11/19/2008	10027923	Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe	02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/23/2008	48000
	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 vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 48,000.
POWER TRAIN
03/01/2012		7
	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 did not retract. also, the consumer experienced multiple flat tires, due to wheel corrosion, which resulted in a loss of the air seal, between the wheels and tires. jb
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
03/01/2012		7
	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 did not retract. also, the consumer experienced multiple flat tires, due to wheel corrosion, which resulted in a loss of the air seal, between the wheels and tires. jb
STRUCTURE
06/15/2009	60000	1
	Tlthe 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 nothing could be done because the vehicle was too old and had excessive mileage. the audi manufacturer had the same response. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 07/28/09. lj the consumer stated the drain holes in the battery compartment were blocked. water flooded the battery compartment then the passenger compartment and shorted out the electrical system causing over $3000 in damage. updated 07/30/09.*jb
WHEELS
03/01/2012		7
	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 did not retract. also, the consumer experienced multiple flat tires, due to wheel corrosion, which resulted in a loss of the air seal, between the wheels and tires. jb