CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Audi A4 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (50 reports).
2000 Audi A4 recalls
Driver Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash
Certain 2000-2002 Audi A4, S4, and TT vehicles have driver-side frontal airbag inflators that may absorb moisture due to a manufacturing issue.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Certain older Audi vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag inflator that may absorb moisture.
Most common 2000 Audi A4 problems
Problem areas named in the 96 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 50 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.
THE LCD SCREEN IS PIXELATING. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL AUDI 2000 A4S. THE SCREEN IS NOT SHOWING ANY WARNINGS ARE PROBLEMS
GRADUAL FAILURE OF THE AUTO CHECK SYSTEM DISPLAY LEADING TO TOTAL FAILURE AND THE INABILITY TO DETERMINE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY DATA.
THE LCD DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER IS PIXELATED, THIS NORMALLY WOULDN'T NORMALLY BE A HUGE PROBLEM BUT THIS SCREEN INFORMS THE DRIVER OF HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES, LOW OIL, LOW COOLANT, ETC. I'M UNABLE TO READ THE SCREEN AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS ATTEMPTING TO TELL ME WHEN MY CAR MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED BEEP TO INFORM ME THERE IS A PROBLEM. I'VE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CARS OF THIS MODEL YEAR AND SEVERAL OTHER MODEL YEARS. *TR
AUDI COMPLAINT AND RECALL REQUEST THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS LIKE IT SHOULD. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED I GET A SOLID AMBER ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH A FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED WITH THREE WARNING TONES. UPON DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH I IMMEDIATELY REALIZED THIS PROBLEM WITH THE BOSCH 5.3 ABS CONTROL MODULE UNIT IS EXTREMELY COMMON ON 1998 TO 2001 AUDI AND VW MODELS. AUDI/VW CREATED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPAIR VW'S IN THE SAME DATE RANGE (BULLETIN 0517 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10016037), BUT IGNORED THE ISSUE WITH AUDI'S. AS PER THE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT WHILE THE SYSTEM IS IN THIS STATE, THE REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK UP UNDER BRAKING. THIS IS A SERIO
2000 Audi A4 questions
Does the 2000 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Audi A4: Driver Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash; Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A4?
Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (50), Electrical System (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Audi A4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.