2000 Audi A4: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
96 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
62,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 49 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 96 complaints (28.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 52 | 54.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 27; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Electrical System: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 4; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 47 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 14; 2001: 8; 2002: 2; 2003: 18; 2004: 11; 2005: 16; 2006: 7; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2009: 5; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2016: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 52 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000032 · 2002-12-12 (December 12, 2002)
IGNITION COIL FAILURE - TWICE ONCE AT THE END OF OCTOBER AND THE DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS AND THE SECOND WAS 3 DAYS AFTER I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK FROM THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED REPAIR AND THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 18 DAYS. THE PART HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM GERMANY. THE SERVICE MAN SAID THAT AUDIUSA IS NOT ALLOWING ALL 4 COILS TO BE REPLACED AT ONCE AND HAS NO INTENTION TO RECALL TO CAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002072 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
CONSUEMER STATES THAT THE COIL PACK IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002072 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002753 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 AUDI A4 1.8T WHEN THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY STUCK. AUDI SERVICE TECHNICIANS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IF THE FLOORMAT MOVES UP EVEN TWO INCHES IT COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK. IT WAS THE WAY THE CAR WAS DESIGNED, ACCORDING TO THEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002753 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011424 · 2003-03-12 (March 12, 2003)
THE SEAT HEATER FAILED, ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, AND THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. *JB THE VEHICLE WASN'T DRIVABLE WHEN THE IGNITION COILS FAILED. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012089 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015931 · 2003-04-15 (April 15, 2003)
BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG NOISE IN THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO GREASED THE DRIVE SHAFT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015931 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017698 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE THE DEFECTS ON HIS VEHICLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019468 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION FELL ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019468 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V056000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2020-01-31 (January 31, 2020)
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V470000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2021-06-23 (June 23, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗