2005 AUDI A4

4 recalls, 267 complaints - 408 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes re... Read more

237,947 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

33,421 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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, th... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

194,453 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/s... Read more

Consequence

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

50 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation

Complaint Statistics

267 total complaints 12 crashes 5 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	97
AIR BAGS	46
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	27
POWER TRAIN	10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	8
ENGINE	8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
STEERING	6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

My father and I both purchased a 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2WD double cab last year brand new from different dealerships, both were in FL. My father was driving his new Tacoma with adaptive cruise control engaged, this was on an interstate, and the vehicle in front of him moved to the left lane next to... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

Went to open the drivers side left front door and heard a loud clunk, now door isn't opening or shutting properly and we can't use the drivers window either. I've heard of peoples doors falling off while driving because of this and we just bought the car at the end of October. We have yet to get it ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

Recall notice # 24V-608 was issued in October 2024. BMW has not yet provided a remedy as of January 2025 (more than 3 months) for this safety issue. I therefore complain about BMW's lack of responsiveness to this recall. Please remonstrate with BMW to cause this repair to happen with alacrity. Pleas... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

On Thursday last week, I went out to my car that I have parked in the garage the day before I had no issues with the vehicle drove it all day, but on Thursday, I left home to go out to make some errands hopped in my car and I tried to start it. First car wouldn’t turn on, so I thought maybe I shou... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2023

While driving home one evening, the power steering suddenly failed. A warning message displayed to service the power steering. It became very difficult to steer the car. I had to pull extremely hard on the wheel to be able to make turns. For the turn into my community, I had to make four attempts to... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2023

Ram 3500 Larime Crew Cab Deisel with 47,800 miles. We were driving home from our seasonal campsite, (about a 2 hour trip on highway) and it began to rain (about 15 minutes into the trip) it continued to rain very hard at times the whole trip home. Around 30 minutes into our trip the ABS warning li... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2022

Headlights flickering. Must turn off the headlights and turn them back on for this issue to go away. All headlight components were replaced including the bulb and this issue still is there. The Audi dealerships seem to not know how to fix this issue. This issue is only on the left side/driver si... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2021

DESPITE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO; I CONTINUE TO GET WARNING LIGHT AND NOW IS NOT FUNCTION. ALBANY AUDI SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL AND IT WILL COST ME $150 TO DIAGNOSE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO ATTEST TO PROBLEMS WITH RECALLED REPLACEMENT BAGS.

Incident date: Jul 2, 2020

ON JULY 2, 2020 I WAS IN A CITY STREET SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE SEAT AND THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED HITTING ME. I WAS IN A STATE OF SHOCK SINCE I WAS NOT MOVING OR HAD NOT BEEN HIT. I HAD TO MOVE THE CAR O... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 11, 2005

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

Incident date: Jul 2, 2002

AIR BAG LIGHT ON,RAN CODE, STATES BAD IGNITER RAN GOOGLE SEARCH SAYS 2005 A4 QUALIFIES FOR RECALL AUDI DEALER STATES NOT ON LIST FOR AIRBAG RECALL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO ME

Incident date: Aug 5, 2020

NOTICED AIR BAG LIGHTS ON DIDNT THINK QUICK , ALSO I NOTUCED ELECTRICAL ISSUE HERE & THERE. ENGINE RUNS & SOUNDS LOUDER WHEN USING A/C. WHEN YOU GO TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE THERES A LOUD THUMP THUMP NOISE AT THE END FIR ABOUT 3 MINS OR SO , PROBLEMS STARTING THE ENGINE , BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER TURNS ON BY... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2020

Incident date: Aug 18, 2018

AFTER 10 YEARS OF USE, TURNING LEFT THE RUBBER WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER SIDE MAKES A POP NOISE. NOT FROM DRIVING ERRADIC BUT FROM TYPICAL WEAR AND TEAR. ALSO, THERE IS AN MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT COMES ON BUT WHEN PLUGGED UP TO A CODE READER, NO PROBLEMS ARE FOUND. CARS WONT PASS SMOG WITH CH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2018

Incident date: Apr 10, 2018

TAMARA RECALL. I HAVE TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO GET THIS REPLACED AS THE YEAR AND MAKE OF MY VEHICLE ARE IN THE TARGET AREA FOR POSSIBLE DEFECT. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD BY THE LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I PRESENTED THEM WITH PAPERWORK. I SPOKE W... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2018

CAR REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID. OR DEPLOY.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 4, 2018

'TAKATA RECALL' I MADE APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTERED TO GET MY AIRBAG REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN JUNE I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE ELMWOOD PARK LOCATION AND WHEN I GOT THEIR THE GUY LIED AND SAID THE COMPUTERS ARE DOWN HE DIDN'T WANT TO HELP ME. THEY HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE AND DON'T WANT TO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 4, 2018

Crash

Incident date: Jan 4, 2018

Crash

Incident date: Jan 11, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS ISSUED ON MAY 27, 2016. ONE YEAR AND A HALF LATER, AUDI HAS FAILED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG OR TO PROVIDE A SAFE LOANER VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAGS ARE ON BACKORDER. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH TO REPLACE RECALLED ONES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR DRIVERS

Incident date: May 9, 2017

TAKATA RECALL- WENT TO AUDI DALLAS AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX THEE PROBLEM. I ASKED WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE THE FIX AVAIALABLE, THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE A DATE.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. A RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED IN JANUARY 2017 FOR A TAKATA AIRBAG IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CALLED TWO DEALERS REPEATEDLY DURING 2017, IN ITHACA AND CICERO, HOWEVER REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS REMAIN UNAVAILABLE. SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, I HAVE STOPPED CARRYING PASSENGERS IN THE FRON... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2017

TAKATA RECALL WAS ISSUED IN JANUARY OF 2017 AND I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR 10 MONTHS WITH NO RESOLUTION IN SIGHT. I HAVE CONTACTED AUDI AND THERE IS NO EXPECTED AVAILABILITY DATE OR REMEDY. I JUST RECEIVED A MESSAGE COMPANY HAS FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY AND UNSURE WHAT RECOURSE EXISTS.

Incident date: Mar 22, 2005

TAKATA RECALL REMEDY IS NOT AVAILABLE. WE NEED TO GET THIS FIXED ASAP.

Incident date: Oct 25, 2017

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED POST CARD FROM TK HOLDINGS INC. INFORMING ME ABOUT THE CHAPTER 11 CASE, AND THE RECALL WHICH WAS INSTITUTED ON JANUARY 11, 2017, OF WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED. I AM NOW INFORMED AND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST INFORMATION - RECALL INCOMPLETE REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. SO, IN THE ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

2005 AUDI A5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONTAL PASSENGER AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 10/23/2017*JS

Incident date: Oct 21, 2017

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND GOES OUT. IF HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, HEADLIGHT WORKS JUST FINE. WHEN I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET MANY INDIVIDUALS WITH THIS CAR MAKE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. REPLACING THE BULB DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SOME INDIVIDUALS HAVE SAID THAT AUDI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2017

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. WE WERE FIRST NOTIFIED IN MARCH, 2017 OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL. THE LETTER FROM AUDI AT THAT TIME ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE WITH PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND FOR THAT REASON THE CAR HAS REMAINED IN THE GARAGE SINCE THAT TIME. AUDI INITIALLY ADVISED PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN OCTOB... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2017

TAKATA RECALL-AS OF TODAY, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RECALL OR REMEDY INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER ONE YEAR SINCE I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE CALLED THE AUDI RECALL LINE SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE RECEIVED NO INFORMATION. WHEN I HAVE ASKED WHEN I CAN EXPECT THE REPAIR TO BE READY, I AM TOLD THAT PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE AND THEY'LL SEND ME A LETTER AT... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL WATER PUMP IS BAD AN IT IS ON THE RECALL LIST

Incident date: May 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL WATER PUMP IS BAD AN IT IS ON THE RECALL LIST

Incident date: May 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL WATER PUMP IS BAD AN IT IS ON THE RECALL LIST

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016, AND AM STILL WAITING FOR NOTICE OF PARTS AVAILABILITY

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING ME ABOUT THE RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO. DESPITE MY CAR BEING IN ZONE A (CA) AND 12 YEARS OLD (ADDITIONAL RISK FACTOR) THERE IS STILL NO RESOLUTION FROM AUDI. CALLS TO A FEW AUDI DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REVEAL THAT THE PART IS AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V382000 (AIR BA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL, NO REMEDIES AVAILABLE YET

Incident date: Jan 25, 2014

WE ARE THE 2ND OWNER OF AN AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE, PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2010 WITH 25K MILES. WITHIN TWO YEARS, WE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION AND HAD TO HAVE THE TCM REPLACED, WHICH WAS LATER REIMBURSED BY AUDI AS A RESULT OF A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT. IN JANUARY OF 2014, AT 38K M... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE ANYBODY IN MY CAR FOR 8 MONTHS NOW, UNLESS I WANT TO FORCE THEM TO SIT IN THE BACK. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN TOLD WHEN THE AIRBAG INFLATION WILL BE FIXED AND/OR REPLACED, AND AM JUST TOLD TO CONTINUE NOT LETTING ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENG... Read more

Showing 50 of 267 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 AUDI A4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Premium	$3,300
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	23.0	Premium	$3,300
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	26.0	22.0	Premium	$3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	30.0	24.0	Premium	$3,150
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	31.0	24.0	Premium	$3,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 AUDI A4

408 manufacturer communications from 309 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	52
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	31
350000 EQUIPMENT	27
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	25
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	23
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	20
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	15
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	15

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Takata recall and 3G turndown

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Takata recall and 3G turndown

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata recall and 3G turndown

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,121 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 565 Audi owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,616 Audi owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of California on April 29, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan, Q5, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, RS4 Cabriolet

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on March 23, 2022.

118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,290 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on January 24, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Idaho DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 688 Audi owners in the State of Idaho on August 30, 2021.

160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 6,957 Audi owners in the State of New York on June 21, 2021.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Texas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,185 Audi owners in the State of Texas on May 17, 2021.

054100 PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

190000 TIRES

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

200000 WHEELS

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

350000 EQUIPMENT

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Michigan Department of State, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,000 Audi owners in the State of Michigan on August 10, 2020.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Recall Reminder Part Labels

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the County of Fort Bend, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recalll reminder notices to approximately 370 Audi owners in the State of Texas on July 28, 2020.

117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Tennessee DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,300 Audi owners in the State of Tennessee on July 7, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the City of Miramar, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 89 Audi owners in the State of Florida on June 26, 2020.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the City of La Puente, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 45 Audi owners in the State of California on June 22, 2020.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In conjunction with the City of La Puente, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 45 Audi owners in the State of California on June 22, 2020.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Effective immediately, TK Services Inc. will resume scheduling part pick-up from dealerships and service centers.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Nebraska DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 400 Audi owners in the State of Nebraska on March 23, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

Operational Update - Takata Return Parts Pickup

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,900 Audi owners in the State of Ohio on February 10, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,200 Audi owners in the State of Georgia on January 24, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,800 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on January 20, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 27,300 Audi owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

190000 TIRES

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

350000 EQUIPMENT

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Pennsylvania DMV, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,100 Audi owners in the State of Pennsylvania on November 18, 2019.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Arkansas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 600 Audi owners in the state of Arkansas on November 19 2019.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,300 Audi owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant, 2006 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, 2007 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2008 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, RS4 Cabriolet, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2009 A6 Avant,

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 10,000 Audi owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,500 Audi owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Sedan, 20

262000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,500 Audi owners in the State of North Carolina on August 19, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Se

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,294 Audi owners in the State of Virginia on August 12, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Sedan, 2006 A3

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the City of Compton, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 78 Audi owners in the State of California on August 5, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Sedan, 2006 A

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Aud will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,476 Audi owner in the state of Kentucky on July 15, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sed

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 2005-2020

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

140000 AIR BAGS

Mailing Information: In conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,877 Audi owners in the state of Wisconsin on

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Cou

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

Mailing Information: In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 15,000 Audi owners in the State of New York on May 23, 2019. This document also

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Reminder Mailing - Mississippi DMV /Safety Recalls 69R6, 69R7, 69S8. This document also applies to the 2007-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2008 A4 Avant, 2005-2008 S4 Avant, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, 2008 RS4, 2016-2017 TT Roadster and 2017 R8 S

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata-Updated Part Return-VW Dealer USA 07-2018

140000 AIR BAGS

The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers ordered.

140000 AIR BAGS

IMPORTANT! Takata Recall Update - XPO Airbag Inflator Pickup / Future Changes (USA ONLY)

140000 AIR BAGS

IMPORTANT! Takata Recall Update - XPO Airbag Inflator Pickup / Future Changes (USA ONLY)

140000 AIR BAGS

AUDI Takata Airbag Collection Time Extended

140000 AIR BAGS

Email-Audi Takata Airbag Inflator Collection Update

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Takata Parts request update.

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Takata Parts request update.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.

140000 AIR BAGS

This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE

IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PE08-027, VOLKSWAGEN AG (VW) STATED THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSAL OR CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE FUEL FILTER.IN RARE CASES, THE FUEL FI... LTER COULD BECOME CLOGGED, WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PUMP.VW INDICATED THAT ENGINE STALLS RESULTING FROM THIS CONDITION ARE RARE AND WOULD BE PRECEDED BY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS REDUCED ENGINE POWER, NOISE OR HESITATION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA DETERMINED THAT THE RATE OF ENGINE STALL INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS LOW AT APPROXIMATELY 0.2 PERCENT AFTER THREE YEARS IN SERVICE. ON JANUARY 17, 2006, VW SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO ODI CONCERNING A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL PUMPS OF APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (47,000), AUDI A4 (20,000) AND AUDI A6 (7,000) VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH MARCH 2003 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V-017, VW RECALL NOS. M7 FOR PASSAT AND JL FOR AUDI A4 AND A6).ACCORDING TO VW, A SUB-SUPPLIER EXPERIENCED AN UNKNOWN CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SET USED IN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SETS, WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE.ON JULY 23, 2007, VW EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2002 THROUGH APRIL 2003, ADDING ANOTHER 34,358 VEHICLES TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL (24,801 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, 7,436 AUDI A4 AND 2,121 AUDI A6 VEHICLES).ODI ASSIGNED RECALL NO. 07V-375 TO THE AMENDED RECALL REPORT. THE MY 2004 AUDI A4 VEHICLES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PE08-027 ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE SUB-SUPPLIER ISSUE THAT PROMPTED 06V-017 AND 07V-375.PRODUCTION OF THE MY 2004 VEHICLES BEGAN FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE AMENDED PRODUCTION RANGE IDENTIFIED IN 07V-375.THE FUEL PUMP FAILURES IN THE MY 2004 VEHICLES HAVE DIFFERENT CAUSES THAN THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE PRIOR RECALL POPULATIONS AND HAVE OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER FREQUENCIES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FIND BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

VWOA HAS RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES THAT EXPERIENCED THE HIGHEST RATE OF THROTTLE ICING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (04V-495).THE FAILURE RATE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

IGNITION SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM BY-PASS

There is no summary currently available

AUDI A4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A4 across all model years (1995, 2022).

75 Total Recalls

3,689 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

148 Reported Crashes

72 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI A4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	4	View
2023	0	19	View
2022	3	10	View
2021	4	19	View
2020	3	230	View
2019	1	16	View
2018	1	80	View
2017	1	75	View
2016	0	18	View
2015	0	24	View
2014	0	38	View
2013	0	28	View
2012	0	23	View
2011	0	17	View
2010	0	77	View
2009	2	150	View
2008	4	204	View
2007	3	226	View
2006	3	343	View
2005 (current)	4	267
2004	3	225	View
2003	4	282	View
2002	2	218	View
2001	3	153	View
2000	5	115	View
1999	7	242	View
1998	6	321	View
1997	8	119	View
1996	6	133	View
1995	2	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

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