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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2001 Audi A4 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 131 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Audi A4, 1% of the 131 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The bolts holding the hood latch to the hood came undone causing the hood to break away from the latch, the hood then bent backwards smashing the windshield and roof of the vehicle, the hood latch remained in lock position at all times, hood detached itself from latch, drivers could not see out of front windshield, windshield, roof, fenders were damaged as well.”

NHTSA complaint #897177, filed 2001-10

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200531%
200310%
200211%
200111%
200011%
199921%

Other parts of the 2001 Audi A4

Electrical system
35 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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