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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Safety risk
CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
52
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-12
Owners notified
1999-08-18
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
Safety risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
19
70,231 mi
Tires
10
18,500 mi
Electrical system
8
82,000 mi
Air bags
6
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
5
65,000 mi
Suspension: rear
4
53,904 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
78,388 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
85,000 mi
Engine
2
82,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
2
51,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
2
—
Tires: sidewall
2
—
Unknown or other
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
70,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
20,893 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
80,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
1
—
Equipment: electrical
1
—
Exterior lighting
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
—
Parking brake: conventional
1
—
Power train: manual transmission
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
36,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
70,231 mi
Suspension
1
117,680 mi
Suspension: front: control arm
1
—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
70,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt
1
92,041 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
1
20,893 mi
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.