AI Damage2018 Audi Allroad: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Audi Allroad filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain. The maker issued 173 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 173
What fails most often
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I parked my car in its usual place in the parking lot of my office. I put it into 'park' turned off the engine, and left after clicking the locked button. Some hours later, I happened to notice that my car had moved some 60 feet in the parking lot.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Allroad has 0 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with…
- This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries
- This bulletin provides directions when the customer describes a problem with the HVAC system DTCs B11AF07…
This bulletin provides directions when the customer describes a problem with the HVAC system DTCs B11AF07 and/or B109207 could be logged as sporadic or static.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during…
- SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for noises when in reverse or vibrations/humming/droning or…
This bulletin contains repair instructions for noises when in reverse or vibrations/humming/droning or rubbing when fully turning the wheel.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF0
- This bulletin describes a reporting program for Audi certified technicians
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel
- This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map
NHTSA lists 173 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi Allroad?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Audi Allroad?
NHTSA lists 173 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Audi Allroad from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.