Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Audi S4

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 171 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
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2978,000 mi
Tires1980,000 mi
Tires: sidewall19—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1568,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1354,750 mi
Electrical system1240,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module970,100 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light564,220 mi
Air bags471,000 mi
Air bags: frontal246,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery256,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light262,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2109,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Structure: body: door2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine169,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Equipment1109,000 mi
Exterior lighting119,955 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights156,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)156,000 mi
Seat belts199,705 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, electric1119,562 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve161,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar171,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections156,000 mi
Suspension: front118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1—

The 2001 model has 2 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.