repaired · 2023 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
2000 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2000 Audi A4, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-056 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Audi A4 has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine and engine cooling
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags
5Visibility
3Suspension
3Service brakes, electric
2Vehicle speed control
1210 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 47 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, electric | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles18under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other A4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Audi A4, and the recalls they led to.
- DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHERNo recall
- DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONNo recall
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKETNo recall
In owners' words
What A4 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT IS FLASHING ON MY DASH BOARD. THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS ABOUT $1000! MY CAR HAS ABOUT 120,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FAILING IN AUDI'S AND VW'S BUILT BETWEEN 1996 AND 2001. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY'VE SEEN A LOT OF. SEE MANY OWNERS DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM HERE:…
HELLO: RECENTLY I HAD A FAILURE WITH THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY 2000 AUDI A4, 2.8L. THIS FAILURE WAS VERIFIED BY THE AUDI DEALER IN WILMINGTON, DE. FROM THE DEALER AND ACCORDING TO MANY ARTICLES, THIS FAILURE IS COMMON WITH THIS MAKE. SO COMMON, THAT AUDI/VW DID A RECALL ON VW'S, BUT NOT ON…
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