2002 Audi A4 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Audi A4, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 slid off a wet curvy down hill road and slammed into an embankment. Went unconscious and woke with a large laceration to back of head. Saw that the passenger airbags exploded but none for driver's side. Seatbelt on driver's side tighten so tight could strangled me if I was wearing it. Have video of malfunctioning seatbelt and airbag”
NHTSA complaint #11351314, filed 2020-08, 193,897 miles“Involved in an mva on 1/11/2010 my vehicle struck in front bumper back to radiator support. Passenger airbag deployed drivers did not causing me to sustain many injuries. Person turned left into my vehicle at intersection both vehicles traveling approx.25 to 30mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10300044, filed 2010-01, 219,000 miles“I hit a deer in my 2002 Audi A4, but the airbags did not deploy. There was about $10,000 damage to the vehicle. My concern was that the airbags probably should have deployed. Is this normal?”
NHTSA complaint #10047552, filed 2003-11, 28,500 miles“On october 28, 2002 the 'air bag' light came on. The car was scheduled for the shop on october 31, 2002. The morning of that date as the car was started the engine was running very rough. I proceeded to take the car to the shop. Once I arrived at the shop I informed the service manager of the new problem of the engine running rough. At this time he informed me that one of the ignition coils was faulty. The vehicle has been in the shop since. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770385, filed 2002-12“The contact stated while driving on the highway at 20-25 MPH, the right and left front tires blew out for no reason causing the driver to hit a guard rail. The tires are the original tires sold on the vehicle. Neither air bag deployed. Prior to the accident, the tires were losing air and there was a squeaking noise coming from the tires. The dealership was alerted and put air in the tires. The tire information was unavailable. There was one person injured and there was a police report was taken. Updated 05/16/2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10156625, filed 2006-05, 56,000 milesRelated 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
Related service bulletins
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
- 10121414Dec 10, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 08-11 dated December 10, 2008. The airbag warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTCs are stored in the…
- 10068132Dec 10, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10054866Dec 10, 2013Audi: the connector between airbag and seat harness has a sporadic high resistance due to airbag warning lamp being illuminated in instrument cluster, even though side airbag…
- 10016565Mar 31, 2005Airbag lamp on, upper limit of side airbag exceeded. To include a4 2006.
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 2002 Audi A4
76 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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