Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Audi A4

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 282 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V375000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
34,358
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-28
Owners notified
2007-09-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Safety risk

IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V017000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
74,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-23
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Safety risk

IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V096000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
9,965
Reported to NHTSA
2005-03-15
Owners notified
2005-04-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2754,000 mi
Electrical system1891,904 mi
Exterior lighting1870,000 mi
Power train1890,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1871,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1584,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1590,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1352,125 mi
Electrical system: ignition1244,000 mi
Air bags1075,000 mi
Structure952,221 mi
Visibility849,000 mi
Engine7129,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7116,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal720,900 mi
Tires527,134 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3141,379 mi
Equipment350,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights360,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly338,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission383,000 mi
Steering366,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly328,570 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer360,000 mi
Air bags: frontal268,049 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system259,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine271,000 mi
Fuel system, other246,769 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump214,499 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device211,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars247,000 mi
Structure: frame and members250,000 mi
Unknown or other25,800 mi
Wheels233,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module117,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash111,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline155,400 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift135,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights195,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings15,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal160,000 mi
Power train: driveline166,500 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seats140,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor17,000 mi
Steering: column111,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion174,886 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack152,125 mi
Structure: body177,000 mi
Suspension1112,345 mi
Suspension: front166,500 mi
Suspension: front: hub185,000 mi
Tires: sidewall128,350 mi
Visibility/wiper140,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear153,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1300 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor129,000 mi

The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times 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.