2001 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattro years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi Quattro. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 46,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Audi Quattro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 45% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | 38,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 27% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 18% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 18% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 28,700 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Audi Quattro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Audi Quattro.
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
- Fuel tank leak (PE08008) — opened Jan 31, 2008, closed May 30, 2008, led to recall 08V156000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My fuel gauge has failed. I checked with your recall noticed for my car audi a6 4.2l 2001, and the sending unit apparently has filed and was recalled. However for my particular engine, no such recall was initiated. The 4.2 l engine should also be part of this recall. It took my $4,000 to figure out…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi quattro. The vehicle was purchased 12/2006 and on 02/2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to all of the tires being worn and the wires were also visible. The dealer performed repairs for a total of $500.00 and is now unable to provide her with receipts for…
Ltr fm(va) re the faulty design of the water pump which cause the timing belt to prematurely break in his 2001 audi quattro: audi has been the subject of a class action suit re this problem. *ts *nm
Just about every major component on this vehicle has failed at least 4 times. Audi refuses to buy back
My husband and i own a 2001 audi allroad which is equipped with goodyear wrangler f1 radial tires marked allroad size 225 r17 m+s rated. These are the only manufacturer approved tires for the vehicle. About a year ago i experienced a flat tire and the sidewall was damaged requiring a new tire. It…
Other Audi Quattro years
← 2000 Quattro · 2002 Quattro →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Quattro | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Quattro | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Quattro | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Quattro | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Quattro | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 Quattro | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi Quattro?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Audi Quattro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Audi Quattro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quattro model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.