Audi Allroad, representative photo
Representative 2005 model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2004 Audi Allroad recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
15
Latest campaign
Apr 8, 2008

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Jun 5, 2006
Fuel system, gasoline1Apr 8, 2008

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 8, 2008Latest campaign
Apr 8, 200808V157000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V157000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V157000 · Apr 8, 2008
Jun 5, 200606V198000

Electrical system

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V198000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 06V198000 · Jun 5, 2006
Mar 18, 200404V133000

Electrical system

A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V133000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component15

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
15Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control533301
Fuel/propulsion system213010
Visibility213001
Engine213200
Suspension213000
Tires213000
Electrical system17010
Structure17000
Seats17010
Unknown or other17000
Air bags17000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “While driving my engine light came on, and I smelled gas. I brought the car to a shop to have it repaired. There is a gas leak from rollover valve on the gas tank. Was recalled in 2009, repaired by the dealer.”

    Filed 03/26/2016 · ODI 10851719
  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi allroad. While driving at an unknown speed, burning fumes emitted into the vehicle.”

    Filed 08/24/2015 · ODI 10758950
  • Visibility

    “While driving down the interstate the moon roof spontaneously exploded! It was not hit by anything, it just exploded.”

    Filed 09/15/2014 · ODI 10633244

Other Audi Allroad model years

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2004 Audi Allroad recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Audi Allroad have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Audi Allroad. The most recent, 08V157000 (reported April 8, 2008), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2004 Audi Allroad recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Audi Allroad?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Audi Allroad?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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