The 2000 Audi A4 has 5 safety recalls and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (50 complaints).
Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints96filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
NHTSA recall 21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021 · 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.
Fix: 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 › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
NHTSA recall 20V056000 · Jan 31, 2020 · 106,857 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
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.
Fix: 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 › Engine
NHTSA recall 14E007000 · Mar 7, 2014 · 50 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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 lighting
NHTSA recall 06E060000 · Jun 29, 2006 · 87,745 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)
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
Fix: 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 lighting
NHTSA recall 06E049000 · May 24, 2006 · 27,176 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
A4
24mpg combined
City / highway
21 / 29 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
A4 quattro
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
A4 Avant quattro
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
A4
21mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 28 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
A4
21mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
A4 quattro
20mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
A4 Avant quattro
20mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
A4
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
A4 quattro
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
A4 Avant
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
A4 Avant quattro
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
A4 quattro
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
50
2
1
0
81,925 mi
Electrical system Ignition; Instrument cluster/panel
11
0
1
0
52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling Engine; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Visibility Power window devices and controls; Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
5
0
0
0
43,203 mi
Suspension Front › Springs › Coil springs; Front › Control arm
3
2
0
2
—
Service brakes, electric
3
0
0
0
112,000 mi
Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal
2
1
0
0
—
Unknown or other
2
0
1
0
—
Exterior lighting Headlights
2
0
0
0
—
Equipment
2
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jan 1, 2020Air bags Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.
Sep 1, 2004 · 44,000 milesElectrical system THE LCD SCREEN IS PIXELATING. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL AUDI 2000 A4S. THE SCREEN IS NOT SHOWING ANY WARNINGS ARE PROBLEMS
Jan 1, 2006 · 52,200 milesElectrical system GRADUAL FAILURE OF THE AUTO CHECK SYSTEM DISPLAY LEADING TO TOTAL FAILURE AND THE INABILITY TO DETERMINE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY DATA.
Oct 5, 2011Engine and engine cooling THE LCD DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER IS PIXELATED, THIS NORMALLY WOULDN'T NORMALLY BE A HUGE PROBLEM BUT THIS SCREEN INFORMS THE DRIVER OF HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES, LOW OIL, LOW COOLANT, ETC. I'M UNABLE TO READ THE SCREEN AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS ATTEMPTING TO TELL ME WHEN MY CAR MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED BEEP TO INFORM ME THERE IS A PROBLEM. I'VE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CARS OF THIS MODEL YEAR AND SEVERAL OTHER MODEL YEARS. *TR
Mar 1, 2012 · 98,000 milesService brakes AUDI COMPLAINT AND RECALL REQUEST THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS LIKE IT SHOULD. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED I GET A SOLID AMBER ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH A FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED WITH THREE WARNING TONES. UPON DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH I IMMEDIATELY REALIZED THIS PROBLEM WITH THE BOSCH 5.3 ABS CONTROL MODULE UNIT IS EXTREMELY COMMON ON 1998 TO 2001 AUDI AND VW MODELS. AUDI/VW CREATED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPAIR VW'S IN THE SAME DATE RANGE (BULLETIN 0517 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10016037), BUT IGNORED THE ISSUE WITH AUDI'S. AS PER THE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT WHILE THE SYSTEM IS IN THIS STATE, THE REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK UP UNDER BRAKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS…
Sep 1, 2012Equipment 2000 AUDI A4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE OVD 2 UNIT IN AUDI AND VW VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE OVD 2 UNIT WHICH COMMUNICATED THE SMOG TEST RESULTS TO THE COMPUTER AND DMV. ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PASS THE EMISSIONS TEST, THERE WOULD BE A COMMUNICATION ERROR. THE DMV REQUIRED THE COMMUNICATION AND MADE NO EXCEPTION. THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM STEMMED FROM THE OVD 2 UNIT PLACED INTO THE RADIO. WHEN THE RADIO IS REPLACED WITH A NON AUDI OR VW RADIO THE OVD 2 UNIT IS NO LONGER THERE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE RADIO CONTAINING THE OVD 2 UNIT IS $1000 AND UP.
Dec 10, 2010 · 152,000 milesService brakes, electric ON MY 2000 AUDI A4 THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. I GET A SOLID AMBER ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH A FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED WITH THREE WARNING TONES WHEN I START THE CAR. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 1998 TO 2001 AUDI AND VW MODELS. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALL, HOWEVER THERE SHOULD BE ONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO BRAKE QUICKLY IN ALL SITUATIONS ESPECIALLY WINTER CONDITIONS AND THE COST TO GET IT REPLACED IS FAR TOO MUCH. *TR
Jan 11, 2011 · 112,000 milesService brakes, electric 1. WHEN THE ABS IS ACTIVATED DURING SNOW OR ICE CONDITIONS. 2. THE BRAKES "STICK" AND THE ABS IS NOT FULLY DEACTIVATED ONCE YOUR FOOT IS OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. OFTEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE IS STILL ENGAGED SLIGHTLY DURING DRIVING. WHEN STOPPED YOU CAN SMELL THE RUBBING BRAKES AND YOU CAN TELL THE BRAKE IS RUBBING WHILE DRIVING AS IT SLOWS DOWN THE VEHICLE. IT USUALLY UNSTICKS AFTER SEVERAL MILES OF DRIVING OR LEAVING THE CAR SIT OVERNIGHT NOT RUNNING. 3. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS, BUT THEY TELL ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES OR ABS SYSTEM. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE02008 · opened Jan 23, 2002 · closed Jul 12, 2002BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET
EA00021 · opened Aug 11, 2000 · closed Mar 29, 2002DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER There is no summary currently available
PE00016 · opened Apr 4, 2000 · closed Aug 11, 2000DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION There is no summary currently available