2003 AUDI A4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
282
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
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.
View full details →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).
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
Crank case ventilation hose breaks and engine runs poorly part#06C103235B
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate
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
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.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A4
- 1998 AUDI A4 — 321 complaints
- 1999 AUDI A4 — 242 complaints
- 2000 AUDI A4 — 115 complaints
- 2001 AUDI A4 — 152 complaints
- 2002 AUDI A4 — 218 complaints
- 2003 AUDI A4 (current)
- 2004 AUDI A4 — 225 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A4 — 266 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A4 — 343 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A4 — 226 complaints
- 2008 AUDI A4 — 203 complaints