2002 AUDI A4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

218

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 13 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 50 2 Fires
Electrical System
Complaints: 17 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 13
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11376377 | ENGINE | | 370,000 miles Fire
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.
#11376377 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 370,000 miles Fire
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.
#11351314 | AIR BAGS | | 193,897 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#11351314 | SEAT BELTS | | 193,897 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#11175118 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 144,678 miles
WHEN IT RAINS WATER GETS IN THE CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE NOW MY WINDOW DONT COME DOWN ARE UP

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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.

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