The vehicle dossier US · 2002
2002 Audi
A4Problems & recalls
181 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 76 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 181 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
30,900 miles is the median among 114 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 9,700–80,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 21V470000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 69CJ
Read campaign 21V470000 at NHTSAENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINECampaign 14E007000
Reported concern
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Read campaign 14E007000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
149 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
A0023742052680_4This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.NHTSA ID 10243930
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10243930 at NHTSASM 48-2022This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 10214458
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10214458 at NHTSAA0021482021205_6This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.NHTSA ID 10198567
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10198567 at NHTSAA0020362002047_1This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.NHTSA ID 10184530
This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10184530 at NHTSAA0019252011732_100 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructionsNHTSA ID 10166284
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10166284 at NHTSAAWC 19-05This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.NHTSA ID 10164518
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10164518 at NHTSAAWC 19-04This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2…NHTSA ID 10163501
This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10163501 at NHTSAA0019212052680_1This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 …NHTSA ID 10161273
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant, 2003-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 1999-2021A6, 1999-2011A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 1999-2021 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2009-2021 Q5, 2007-2021 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2007-2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2004-2012 S4, 2004-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 S5 Coupe, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2007-2021 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2007-2009 S8, 2018-2021 SQ5, 2000-2021 TT Coupe, 2001-2021 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe
Components: AIR BAGS · EQUIPMENT · SEAT BELTS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10161273 at NHTSAA941791 2012749-This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third …NHTSA ID 10127856
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10127856 at NHTSASM 44-2017 ENThis special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.NHTSA ID 10155644
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10155644 at NHTSAA171782 2010043-This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.NHTSA ID 10128350
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10128350 at NHTSAA571738 2017082-This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.NHTSA ID 10128205
This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10128205 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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