There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Audi Quattro, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Audi Quattro problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Electrical System › Horn — 1
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,300 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 2002 Audi Quattro complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 95,000 miles · reported Dec 28, 2010
Cracked bearing on dual mass flywheel (A4 quattro, 3l v6, 6 speed manual transmission). This bearing connecting two disks that make up dual mass flywheel, was cracked, causing a sudden onset of a serious and dangerous vibration to occur at all RPM levels. Also required a complete clutch replacement prior to normal wear interval. Entire flywheel assy replaced with clutch pressure plate, pilot and throwout bearings remedied issue. 10 hours labor with parts aprox $2700 total cost of repair.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 90,197 miles · reported Feb 10, 2010
The audi cars have a problem with the gas tanks which could lead to explosions. My 2002 audi has about 100k on it, which is when I started smelling gas. I took it into the dealer in 2008 for a recall, and at that time they serviced a part of the fuel system, for which now there is a recall. Then this year, smelling gas, I had the rings changed, but now smelling gas again, my audi mechanic says the tank is not repairable. He pulled it as far down as possible and used a scope on it to see if it could be repaired. Now I AM looking at about 2k in bills for a new gas tank. I called audi and asked…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 76,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2007
I have intermittent problems where the ABS and brake lights go on with an accompanying three beeps from the console of my 2000 audi a6 quattro sedan. This is happening most of the time now. The computer diagnostic indicates that there is no communications with the ABS system. My mechanic tells me that he can fix this for about 25% of the value of my car. This is nuts. I go online and find that there are dozens of people with the same problem that have filed questions with various audi-related web pages, all with the same or nearly the same problem. This appears to be a design flaw not a…
Electrical System · at 60,300 miles · reported Feb 22, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 audi a4 quattro. The ignition coils were originally replaced under recall in 2003 at 9,000 miles. At 60,300 miles the ignition coils failed again while vehicle was sitting at a stop light. The road conditions were not a factor. The engine was louder than normal, and vehicle did not drive normally, also, there was loss of power.the warning indicator light appeared after the failure. The contact drove the vehicle at 10-15 MPH. The dealer stated that the ignition coils for cylinders 2, 3 & 6 were faulty , and recommened all ignition coils should be replaced. The current…
Exterior Lighting · reported Apr 16, 2006
The electrical system has had numerous problems and currently the turn signals often do not function although at times the work for a short period.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Audi Quattro have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Audi Quattro as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Audi Quattro?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,300 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.