CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Audi A4 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (101 reports).
2005 Audi A4 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Audi vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain Audi A4 and A6 vehicles from the 2004 to 2011 model years have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2005 Audi A4 problems
Problem areas named in the 219 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 101 |
| Air Bags | 55 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
What owners report
The contact's husband owned a 2005 Audi A4. The contact received several recall letters and cards from the NHTSA and Audi manufacturer for a Takata Air Bag recall. The contact stated that the last notification received stated that the owner could die if the recall was not completed. The contact was adamant and would like the mailing address to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was no longer owned. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance.
The car is completely defective,total engine, gasket,water pump,intake manifold,airbag, transmission,torque,drive shaft, universal joints,all rear axles,wheel bearing,bought at auction Aug 19,2024, $4000, the as is was so small and on the back of a sheet we did not see it,we are senior,
The airbags in our 2005 Audi A4 were recalled. We had the airbag replaced due to the recall in Audi of Stratham, 58 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885 in February 2023. On 12/8/23, my daughter was involved in a serious front-end collation with another vehicle. The airbags in the Audi did not deploy. The other vehicle (which sustained less damage) did deploy. Without the airbags, her face hit the steering wheel, causing a large laceration to her eyelid and significant bruising and swelling to her face.
Came to a stop sign car completely cut off and wouldnât start again.
Headlights flickering. Must turn off the headlights and turn them back on for this issue to go away. All headlight components were replaced including the bulb and this issue still is there. The Audi dealerships seem to not know how to fix this issue. This issue is only on the left side/driver side. The dealer could not duplicate this issue on the right side/passenger side. All new parts were installed.
2005 Audi A4 questions
Does the 2005 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Audi A4: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Audi A4?
Based on 219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (101), Air Bags (55), Electrical System (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.