2000 Audi A4 recalls and problems

The 2000 Audi A4 has 2 safety recalls and 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
96
Crashes / fires
5 / 2
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Audi A4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Audi A4 recalls

Recall 21V-470: Air Bags

Reported Jun 23, 2021 · 62,812 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: 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 of a crash.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-056: Air Bags

Reported Jan 31, 2020 · 106,857 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 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 of a crash.

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

2000 Audi A4 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic50
Electrical System11
Engine and Engine Cooling11
Power Train9
Air Bags7
Visibility5
Suspension3
Service Brakes, Electric3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown or Other2
Exterior Lighting2
Equipment2

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 27
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 3
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 3
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 3
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,900 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Audi A4 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Jun 15, 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.
Electrical System · at 44,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2020
The LCD screen is pixelating. This is a problem with all audi 2000 a4s. The screen is not showing any warnings are problems
Electrical System · at 52,200 miles · reported Dec 13, 2016
Gradual failure of the auto check system display leading to total failure and the inability to determine engine performance and safety data.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jul 31, 2013
The LCD driver information center is pixelated, this normally wouldn't normally be a huge problem but this screen informs the driver of high engine temperatures, low oil, low coolant, etc. I'm unable to read the screen and have no idea what it is attempting to tell me when my car makes a very high pitched beep to inform me there is a problem. I've also discovered that this is an extremely common problem with cars of this model year and several other model years.
Service Brakes · at 98,000 miles · reported Feb 10, 2013
Audi complaint and recall request the anti lock braking system no longer works like it should. When the vehicle is started I get a solid amber ABS warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones. Upon doing an internet search I immediately realized this problem with the bosch 5.3 ABS control module unit is extremely common on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. Audi/vw created a service bulletin to repair vw's in the same date range (Bulletin 0517 NHTSA id number: 10016037), but ignored the issue with audi's. As per the vehicle's owner's manual, it states that…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Audi A4 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Audi A4: 21V-470 (air bags), 20V-056 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Audi A4?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (50 reports), followed by electrical system (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,900 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.