2001 Audi 100 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 63,215miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Audi 100 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi 100. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,215 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Second transmission lags when accelerating from rolling stop, unresponsive throttle. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762229”
NHTSA complaint #10009355, filed 2002-05, 1,000 milesFuel system: “I took my Audi 2001 allroad quattro 2.7t to the dealership to fix the check engine light problem. I was told there is a leak on the valves on top of the gas tank. I am aware there was a recall on that model regarding the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10488646, filed 2012-12, 125,430 milesElectrical system: “De la nada el carro brinco la velocidad de 65 millas a 25 estuvimos a punto de tener un accidente, I reported the issues on 01/04/2010 to the Audi company at the time of the incident they said there was no recalls, the car behind almost hit us and since them the car jumps every five minutes from normal speed to slow speed less than 30 miles in the freeway when the speed supposed to be 65 miles. I had other incidents driving in my way to my job where I need to drive 25 minutes in the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10546412, filed 2013-10Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 125,430 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Audi 100 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime…
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the…
- 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no…
- 10228302Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10224981Dec 10, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10221954Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
Other model years of the Audi 100
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 63,215 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 142,222 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 18 | 189,500 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 22 | 86,000 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 10 | 121,000 | 4 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Audi 100 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi 100 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Audi 100 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2001 Audi 100 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Audi 100 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,215 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 125,430 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.