2000 Audi A4
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 96 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 258 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 210 |
| 2004 | 189 |
| 2005 | 219 |
| 2006 | 295 |
| 2007 | 196 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
56% · 54 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-10
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-31
Electrical system
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
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The seat heater failed, also when the vehicle was in reverse, and the consumer applied the brake, the vehicle failed to stop. *jb the vehicle wasn't drivable when the ignition coils failed.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-12
Also filed under Seats
The lcd screen is pixelating. This is a problem with all Audi 2000 A4S. The screen is not showing any warnings are problems
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-20
Power train
9% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft and manual transmission.
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2001 Audi A4 began to smoke. Drove 5 minutes to a friend's house and parked in driveway, consumer went inside of house, and car was sitting for 20 minutes. Then, someone knocked, and told consumer that car was sitting in the middle of traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-06
Air bags
7% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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Was driving vehicle started to drift to side of road. Side of road had gravel which gave way & vehicle started sliding sideways. Then it either flipped or rolled over. Neither air bags deployed. Driver & passenger sustained slight injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-23
Also filed under Suspension
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-15
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2000-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-08-11 Degraded braking wet weather condition
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2000-08-11Engineering analysisClosed 2002-03-29 Degraded braking in wet weather
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2002-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-07-12 Brake and clutch pedal bracket
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
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2014-05-01Engine and engine cooling14E007000 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...
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.
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2021-09-21Air bags20V056000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-11-02Air bags21V470000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 14E007000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V056000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V470000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2000 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Audi A4 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Audi A4 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.