2001 Audi A4 recalls and problems

The 2001 Audi A4 has 1 recall and 131 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2001 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 26 A4 model years — 8th most.

1recalls

131complaints

5crashes

9fires

1injuries

62,041median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jun 23, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V470000 · 62,812 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine33

Unknown or other4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET

PE02008 · opened Jan 23, 2002 · closed Jul 12, 2002

2001 vs. other Audi A4 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Audi A4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2001 Audi A4, the latest from Jun 23, 2021 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi A4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (35), engine (33), service brakes (33). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.