Should I Buy a Audi Allroad?

Complete buying guide for the Audi Allroad: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

3Model Years
32Total Complaints
3Total Recalls

Overview: Is the Audi Allroad a Good Buy?

The Audi Allroad spans 3 model years in the NHTSA database, with 32 total consumer complaints and 3 safety recalls on record. That works out to an average of approximately 11 complaints per model year. This buying guide is designed to help you identify the best and worst model years, understand the most common problems owners report, and make a more informed purchasing decision backed by official NHTSA safety data rather than anecdotal reviews.

Best vs. Worst Years at a Glance

If you are shopping for a used Audi Allroad, the model years to prioritize are 2018, 2017, 2015, which have the fewest owner-reported complaints. The years to approach with more caution are 2015, 2017, 2018, which have significantly higher complaint volumes. The difference between the best and worst years can be dramatic — the worst year has 29 complaints compared to just 1 for the best year. This gap often correlates with specific manufacturing issues, design changes, or component suppliers used during those production years.

Common Issues to Watch For

Across all model years, the most frequently reported problems with the Audi Allroad involve Passenger Side Airbag Inflator Module, Air Bag Recall, Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction. These are the components and systems that owners have flagged most often in their NHTSA complaints. If you are inspecting a used Audi Allroad, have a mechanic pay special attention to these areas. Some issues may be covered under existing recalls or extended warranties, so check the recall history for your specific model year before purchasing.

Best Years to Buy

These Audi Allroad model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

2018 — 1 complaints 2017 — 2 complaints 2015 — 29 complaints

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

2015 — 29 complaints 2017 — 2 complaints 2018 — 1 complaints

Common Problems Across All Years

All Model Years

YearComplaintsRecallsReliability
2018 1 1 92/100
2017 2 1 5/100
2015 29 1 55/100