2004 Audi A4 recalls and problems
The 2004 Audi A4 has 2 safety recalls and 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Audi A4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Audi A4 recalls
Recall 16V-382: Air Bags
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall 05V-096: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
2004 Audi A4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 48 | |
| Air Bags | 26 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | |
| Visibility | 17 | |
| Tires | 16 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | |
| Electrical System | 15 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 12
- Tires › Sidewall — 7
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Air Bags › Frontal — 6
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 4
- Visibility › Windshield — 3
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 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 2004 Audi A4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Audi A4 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Audi A4: 16V-382 (air bags), 05V-096 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Audi A4?
Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (48 reports), followed by air bags (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 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.