2000 Audi A4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 years
- More complaints than other years 14th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi A4. That ranks 14th out of 31 A4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (47 complaints, 49%), typically at around 81,925 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 96owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Audi A4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 | 49% | 81,925 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 11% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 11% | 78,484 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 8% | 48,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 43,203 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 32,537 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 38,061 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 99,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 40,121 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Audi A4 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake and clutch pedal bracket (PE02008) — opened Jan 23, 2002, closed Jul 12, 2002.
- Degraded braking in wet weather (EA00021) — opened Aug 11, 2000, closed Mar 29, 2002.
- Degraded braking wet weather condition (PE00016) — opened Apr 4, 2000, closed Aug 11, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 lcd screen is pixelating. This is a problem with all audi 2000 a4s. The screen is not showing any warnings are problems
Gradual failure of the auto check system display leading to total failure and the inability to determine engine performance and safety data.
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…
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…
Other Audi A4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 A4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 A4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 A4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 A4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 A4 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 A4 | 128 | 3 |
| 2019 A4 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 A4 | 44 | 1 |
| 2017 A4 | 55 | 1 |
| 2016 A4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 A4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 A4 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 A4 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 A4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 A4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 A4 | 64 | 0 |
| 2009 A4 | 120 | 2 |
| 2008 A4 | 175 | 4 |
| 2007 A4 | 196 | 3 |
| 2006 A4 | 295 | 3 |
| 2005 A4 | 219 | 3 |
| 2004 A4 | 189 | 2 |
| 2003 A4 | 210 | 3 |
| 2002 A4 | 181 | 1 |
| 2001 A4 | 131 | 1 |
| 2000 | 96 | 2 |
| 1999 A4 | 190 | 4 |
| 1998 A4 | 258 | 4 |
| 1997 A4 | 98 | 6 |
| 1996 A4 | 89 | 4 |
| 1995 A4 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A4?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Audi A4?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Audi A4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.