2000 Audi A4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Audi A4, 11% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Ignition coil failure - twice once at the end of october and the dealer had my car for almost 3 weeks and the second was 3 days after I received the car back from the previously mentioned repair and they had the car for 18 days. The part had to be shipped from germany. The service man said that audiusa is not allowing all 4 coils to be replaced at once and has no intention to recall to car.”
NHTSA complaint #10000032, filed 2002-12, 32,500 miles“Abs module failure & center cluster failure - 2000 Audi A4 1.8t, 65,000 miles. Abs comes on along with blinking brake lights. Known Audi issue. Having ABS rebuilt by module masters as Audi wants $$ and any new ABS module they will install will also fail. Center cluster also failed, also known Audi issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10343834, filed 2010-07, 65,000 miles“Lcd part of instrument cluster has progressively failed to the point that it is totally unreadable. It started out as a few missing lines in the display and now there are only a few lines left that still light up.”
NHTSA complaint #10215769, filed 2008-01, 62,000 miles“Failure of lcd panel in instrument panel. After less that 60 thousand miles. Display shows important information about vehicle such as overheating, oil pressure and other critical functions.”
NHTSA complaint #10204336, filed 2007-09, 52,000 miles“Pixels on the driver information display in the instrument cluster failed gradually since the 2000 Audi A4 quattro was 4 years old. Almost all pixels are dead now. The driver information display is located in the center of the instrument cluster. It includes information on the current operating status via autocheck control, which monitors the condition of certain components on the vehicle, such as the brake system, coolant level and engine oil pressure. Autocheck control takes place continuously when the ignition is switched on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238868, filed 2008-08, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164518Aug 28, 2019This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10128205Mar 23, 2017This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
- 10120052May 29, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-15 dated October 20, 2010. Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules. Contacts may be widened…
- 10119956Mar 20, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The…
- 10224981Dec 10, 2014High 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.
- 10124882Dec 10, 2014High 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…
- 10231127Jun 9, 2014ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- 10123591Jun 21, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and…
- 10123863Mar 4, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2021 | 3 | 27% |
| 2020 | 91 | 71% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 17 | 38% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2015 | 3 | 16% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 | 15 | 8% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 76 | 42% |
| 2001 | 35 | 27% |
| 2000 | 11 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 33 | 34% |
| 1996 | 26 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2000 Audi A4
51 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 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 27, 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