2000 Audi A4 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Audi A4, 6% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was headed north bound on the california 57 right before diamond bar blvd. When my car started to fish tail. I drove over to the shoulder lane and right as I merged over my back driver side tire snapped off taking half my wheel base with it leaving no way to put a spare tire on.”
NHTSA complaint #10369789, filed 2010-12, 86,000 miles“I have a 2000 Audi A4 turbo quattro. As soon as my 30k warrenty expired, this car is falling apart. At 33k, engine light came on...ended up spending $630 for an air pump. At 34k, ABS break light came on. My extended warrenty from warrentech covered the ABS however the dealer found airbag restraint short curcuit. The part alone is $989. I've made a complaint to Audi of america that it's strange how this car is falling apart after the warrenty runs out no reply from them yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10046765, filed 2003-11, 55 miles“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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11421046, filed 2021-06“The air bag light illuminated intermittently. The owner's manual indicated that the air bag may not operate in an accident when the light is illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a checkup but was unable to find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10107193, filed 2005-02“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. No emergency treatment. Neither front nor side air bags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #864192, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 21V470000Jun 23, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with…Covers: Audi A4 2000–2002, S4 2000–2002, TT 2000–2001
- 20V056000Jan 31, 2020Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi A4 1999–2000, A6 1998–2000, TT 2000–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 | 13 | 23% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 33 | 28% |
| 2008 | 116 | 66% |
| 2007 | 119 | 61% |
| 2006 | 73 | 25% |
| 2005 | 54 | 25% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Audi A4
51 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology