2002 Audi A4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,916miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Audi A4, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,916 miles.
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.
“Takata recall; fuel pump went out while driving causing car to stop and almost lead to an accident. (ca electric components do not always work, window is a big one. Wheels all had to be replaced within six months and the axel appears to cause wheel damage. Constant leaks such as coolent.”
NHTSA complaint #11088531, filed 2018-04, 106,000 miles“Stereo-failure and replacement on at least (4) occasions winshield fluid dispenser/wiper malfunction service engine light malfunction-at least (5) occasions solenoid valve bad clutch switch bad blower in air conditioning/heater unit bad pireli tires-broken belts in all four (at 25,000 miles)- these are the tires placed on the vehicle by Audi coils bad gas gauge mis read”
NHTSA complaint #10049354, filed 2003-12, 300 miles“Gas gauge failed. Engine died on freeway due to fuel tank being empty; at the time, gauge showed tank was 1/2 full. Dealer replaced instrument cluster, but problem remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10005856, filed 2003-02, 8,000 miles“The vehicle has been in the shop 8 times for misfiring of the fuel injectors. Not one attempt has been successful at solving the problem. On one occasion, the car accelerated by itself. On another, the engine continued to run after the key was removed from the car. On another, the car reprogrammed the keys and would not allow me to start the car. On two occasions the car's engine stopped while putting the car into reverse. Audi in miami, fl and in alexandria, va have failed to find the cause of these problems and have never heard of such complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005132, filed 2003-02, 4,000 miles“Incident happened on the day shown above I was running errands car was working well through out the day it was when I went to pick my husband up from work I stopped at an intersection when traffic light turned green I stepped on the gas pedal and that's when it started chugging and choking and did not want to go more than 30mph and suddenly it just shut down we were able to pull over to the side of the road when we tried turning on the car again it felt heavy and sluggish failed to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10639696, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10123656Dec 10, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or…
- 10119940Mar 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may…
- 10228314Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10224993Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10221966Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 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…
- 10015098Apr 12, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. Update.
- 10012766Feb 15, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 16% |
| 2011 | 2 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 5% |
| 2004 | 56 | 30% |
| 2003 | 51 | 24% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A4
76 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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