CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Audi A4 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (79 reports).
2002 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.
Most common 2002 Audi A4 problems
Problem areas named in the 181 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 79 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
What owners report
2002 AUDI A4 WITH 370K BURNED A BIT OF OIL WHICH WAS FINE CLEANED THE ENGINE OUT WITH CLEANERS IT SMOKED A BIT WHICH IS NORMAL.. HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING 'HIDS' SO I PARKED IT. 3 DAYS LATER I GO TO TAKE THE CAR ON A TEST DRIVE AND THE DRIVERS HEADLIGHT LIT ON FIRE ! NOT SURE IF IT WAS A HEADLIGHT ISSUE OR A WIRING ISSUE.. INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER IT.
I SLID OFF A WET CURVY DOWN HILL ROAD AND SLAMMED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. WENT UNCONSCIOUS AND WOKE WITH A LARGE LACERATION TO BACK OF HEAD. SAW THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS EXPLODED BUT NONE FOR DRIVER'S SIDE. SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIGHTEN SO TIGHT COULD STRANGLED ME IF I WAS WEARING IT. HAVE VIDEO OF MALFUNCTIONING SEATBELT AND AIRBAG
WHEN IT RAINS WATER GETS IN THE CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE NOW MY WINDOW DONT COME DOWN ARE UP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIMING BELT. AUDI BROOKLYN (665 65TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, (833) 448-2449) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TAKATA RECALL; FUEL PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING CAR TO STOP AND ALMOST LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. (CA ELECTRIC COMPONENTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK, WINDOW IS A BIG ONE. WHEELS ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN SIX MONTHS AND THE AXEL APPEARS TO CAUSE WHEEL DAMAGE. CONSTANT LEAKS SUCH AS COOLENT.
2002 Audi A4 questions
Does the 2002 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Audi A4: Driver Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi A4?
Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (79), Engine And Engine Cooling (29), Exterior Lighting (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.