Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Audi A4 has 3 recalls, 135 complaints.
3
Recalls
135
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V470000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with ...
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 Audi A4.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2001 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon closing the driver's side door, her hu... |
| May 27, 2019 | ENGINE | 2001 AUDI A4 QUATTRO 2.8L. AS DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM HOOD.. PARK AND REALIZE THE ENGINE WAS O... |
| Jul 18, 2016 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT AT ~65MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT ... |
| Aug 2, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE, COMING OFF FREEWAY, WAS COASTING THRU LIGHT, TRAFFIC STOPPED, BRAKES NO LO... |
| Dec 30, 2013 | SEATS | WHILE USING MY HEATER ON MY SEATS AND A PILLOW FOR ADDITIONAL BACK SUPPORT, I NOTICED SMOKE AND BURN... |
| Feb 15, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED... |
| Sep 7, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS MODULE FAILURE. *TR |
| Aug 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2001 AUDI A4 WITH TIMING BELT FAILURE AND REPAIR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIMING BELT REPAIR DID NO... |
| Jun 3, 2011 | AIR BAGS | ALL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A DRIVER'S SIDE "T-BONE" COLLISION. A-4 IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBA... |
| Oct 22, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE HID HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERING AND SHUTTING OFF DU... |
| May 8, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 AUDI A4 1.8T. YOU CAN ONLY SEE HAL... |
| May 2, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2001 AUDI A4 2.8 ABS BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROLLER FAILURE. *TR |
| Mar 6, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE AND AUDI SHOULD RECALL THEM. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOW... |
| Feb 1, 2010 | AIR BAGS | 2001 AUDI A4 AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH. DEALER CHECKED AND STATED AIR BAG MODULE BAD. ORDER ONE AND WA... |
| Jan 10, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A4. HE STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BREAKS SENSOR ILLUMINATES CONSTANTL... |
| Dec 10, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE CONTROL UNIT IN AN AUDI 2001 A4 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH SNOW. IT OCCU... |
| Sep 13, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1. ONE DAY SUDDENLY MY AUDI 2001 A4 STARTS TO SHOW ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO BE FAILING. 2. THE FAILUR... |
| Aug 18, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | ABS ELECTRICAL MODULE THAT HAS FAILED AND IS APPARENTLY A HUGE PROBLEM, IT AFFECTS THE BRAKING SYSTE... |
| Aug 3, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 99% CANNOT BE READ DUE TO THE LCD DISPLAY FADING. HAVE DONE MULTIPLE SEARCHES... |
| Jun 29, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | EXCESSIVE GAS FUMES FROM CAR. DEALER AND OTHER SERVICE CENTER LOOKED FOR PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. ... |