Model year
2001 Audi A4
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 131 complaints for the 2001 Audi A4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (14), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (12), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (9). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 96 complaints
- 2001 131 complaints
- 2002 181 complaints
- 2003 210 complaints
- 2004 189 complaints
- 2005 219 complaints
- 2006 295 complaints
- 2007 196 complaints
- 2008 175 complaints
- 2009 120 complaints
- 2010 64 complaints
- 2011 11 complaints
- 2012 19 complaints
- 2013 24 complaints
- 2014 32 complaints
- 2015 19 complaints
- 2016 11 complaints
- 2017 56 complaints
- 2018 45 complaints
- 2019 10 complaints
- 2020 128 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
Recalls
21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
Complaints
131 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 9, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02008 | BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Jan 23, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| A4 · 1.8L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| A4 · 2.8L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| A4 quattro · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| A4 quattro · 1.8L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| A4 quattro · 2.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| A4 quattro · 2.8L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A4 Avant quattro · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| A4 Avant quattro · 1.8L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| A4 Avant quattro · 2.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| A4 Avant quattro · 2.8L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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