Model year record

2001 Audi A4

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 154 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine1465,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1211,900 mi
Air bags9103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic975,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip990,000 mi
Electrical system868,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel860,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling733,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads538,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline489,000 mi
Unknown or other480,369 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash338,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission365,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc315 mi
Tires3
Air bags: frontal241,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module231,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring24,000 mi
Engine236,512 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger253,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Exterior lighting260,014 mi
Service brakes, electric211,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module230,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor220,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys159,016 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger180,369 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment114,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.111,364 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline170,000 mi
Fuel system, other153,845 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: axle assembly147,857 mi
Power train: manual transmission1100,005 mi
Seats1149,217 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1
Service brakes1121,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light156,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module169,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist168,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm189,420 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly149,000 mi
Structure141,000 mi
Suspension133,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm153,153 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing180,369 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal140,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system141,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 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.