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2002 Audi A4 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 181 total for the year
Median mileage
26,286miles
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 2002 Audi A4, 1% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,286 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.

“Passenger side rear seat latch is broken. Unlocked indicator does not pop up, and the latch will not hold the seat back to the anchor. Dealer replaced cover to fix the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10010544, filed 2003-03, 26,286 miles

Related service bulletins

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2002 Audi A4

Electrical system
76 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Suspension
5 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology