2003 AUDI A4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

282

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 14 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 AUDI A4

The 2003 AUDI A4 has received a total of 282 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (27 complaints), Electrical System (18 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 AUDI A4

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 AUDI A4, potentially affecting up to 118,373 vehicles.

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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Recall 07V375000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 34,358 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Consequence: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).

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Recall 06V017000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 74,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Consequence: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Recall 05V096000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 9,965 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 AUDI A4

282 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 AUDI A4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 27
Electrical System
Complaints: 18 4 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 18
Power Train
Complaints: 18
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 12
Air Bags
Complaints: 10 5 Crashes 9 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 9
Visibility
Complaints: 8
Engine
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 5
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11619369 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Crank case ventilation hose breaks and engine runs poorly part#06C103235B
#11499857 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
#11499857 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
#11499857 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
#11494969 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Radio intermediate goes out hitting bumps speedometer stopped working the number ninth digit is not pulling up when I search vehicle information Replaced engine vehicle only had 20,000 miles

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Safety Rating for the 2003 AUDI A4

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 AUDI A4 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 AUDI A4

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 AUDI A4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

A691327 2010144- — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 08-11 dated December 10, 2008. The airbag warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTCs are stored in the airbag control module. This condition may be caused by sporadic high resistance in the connector between the airbag and seat harness, even though...

15-D-4-JZ — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

AUDI: THE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A BROKEN TIMING BELT. IF THE TIMING BELT OF VEHICLE WERE TO BREAK, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RUN AND MAY SUSTAIN SERIOUS INTERNAL DAMAGE. *PE

17 08 03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW - ENGINE FLUSH. *NJ UPDATED 4/30/08. *NJ

2012833 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW - ENGINE FLUSH. *KB

97 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR BANK1 AND ENGINE WIRING ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES AUDI CABRIOLET 2004. *TT

0309 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT

0201 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

RESETTING REMOTE TRANSMITTER AFTER RESTORING POWER.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 AUDI A4

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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