Recalls ·2000 Audi A4 quattro

2000 Audi A4 quattro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Audi A4 quattro; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 96 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 22 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls5
Complaints96
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (5)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 21V470000 · 23 Jun 2021

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: 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.

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 20V056000 · 31 Jan 2020

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 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: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

Engine and engine cooling — EngineCampaign 14E007000 · 07 Mar 2014

Problem: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Risk: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E060000 · 29 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E049000 · 24 May 2006

Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes22 · 55%
Hydraulic18 · 45%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%
Air bags3 · 8%
Equipment3 · 8%
Electric3 · 8%
Tires1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Recently the abs and brake alarm came on and when i went to have it repaired the service man said there was a four week back order on the abs module. He said that this part is going bad in all the audi a4's and some a 6's and he can't even get the part from a junked audi. *jb

Service brakes · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Gradual failure of the auto check system display leading to total failure and the inability to determine engine performance and safety data.

Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I was headed north bound on the california 57 right before diamond bar blvd. When my car started to fish tail. I drove over to the shoulder lane and right as i merged over my back driver side tire snapped off taking half my wheel base with it leaving no way to put a spare tire on. *tr

Air bags · Sep 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

I am an owner of a 2000 a4 1.8t audi. The owner's manual states that the timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles and also states that it is a "long-lasting" belt. I have 95,000 miles on my vehicle and the tensioner and damper failed when i was driving on the highway at a speed of 65 mph; the car just stopped,…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.