Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Audi A4

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 115 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V470000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
62,812
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-23
Owners notified
2021-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V056000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
106,857
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-31
Owners notified
2021-09-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2765,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module985,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic699,900 mi
Electrical system552,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine549,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling462,900 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls445,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel352,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition332,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft346,000 mi
Service brakes, electric3112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Air bags255 mi
Air bags: frontal286,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module255,000 mi
Equipment2152,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads246,000 mi
Unknown or other286,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly155 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)199,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys194,067 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system158,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock150,500 mi
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines140,121 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit170,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes198,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist170,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly140,121 mi
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm132,537 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Tires186,000 mi
Vehicle speed control140,121 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal136,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages141,406 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.