2002 AUDI A4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
218
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 AUDI A4
The 2002 AUDI A4 has received a total of 218 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (50 complaints), Electrical System (17 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 AUDI A4
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 AUDI A4, potentially affecting up to 62,862 vehicles.
Recall 21V470000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 62,812 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 14E007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 AUDI A4
218 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 AUDI A4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2002 AUDI A4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 AUDI A4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 AUDI A4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 AUDI A4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1712322018550 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
TSB-CL-JM-10C3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
AUDI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER LETTER EXAMPLE (CANADA). CRANKCASE BREATHER HOSE ON SOME VEHICLES MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND BECOME CRACKED OR BROKEN. IF THIS HAPPENS, CRANKCASE EMISSIONS CAN BE RELEASED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, OIL LEAKAGE OR ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS MAY OCCUR, OR THE...
380704 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. *KB
09012006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION COILS MAY FAIL CAUSING A ROUGH IDLE OR REDUCED DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR. *KB
0420 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE - WARRANTY EXTENSION. SERVICE CIRCULAR - WARRANTY. *TT
092603 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ZF VH RECALL OF THE ZF STEERING PUMP, SUPPLIED TO WD'S FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUDI A4 PASSAT P/N 8D0 145 156FX INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ZF P/N 7691 955 276ZW. 2004 AUDI A4 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
0201 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, MALFUNCTIONING. *TT
680101 — STRUCTURE:BODY
GLOVE COMPARTMENT, LUBRICATING LATCHING ARMS AT PERFECT DELEIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *JG
900103 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TRANSPORT MODE DEAXCTIVATING AT PERFECT DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *JG
0106 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE UNDERBODY CLOSE-OUT COVER, INSTALLING AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *JG
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 AUDI A4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A4
- 1997 AUDI A4 — 119 complaints
- 1998 AUDI A4 — 321 complaints
- 1999 AUDI A4 — 242 complaints
- 2000 AUDI A4 — 115 complaints
- 2001 AUDI A4 — 152 complaints
- 2002 AUDI A4 (current)
- 2003 AUDI A4 — 282 complaints
- 2004 AUDI A4 — 225 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A4 — 266 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A4 — 343 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A4 — 226 complaints