2002 Audi A4 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Audi A4, 2% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,600 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated which caused the vehicle to go through an intersection. The contact engaged the brakes to stop and shut the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and the rpms increased rapidly so the contact had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. This failure was the second occurrence. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but could not find the cause for the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369120, filed 2010-12, 56,600 miles“While traveling 15-20 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and hit a small tree to bring vehicle to a stop. Vehicle was looked at by dealer/mechanic, but they were not able to duplicate the problem, and determined there was nothing wrong with it. Consumer was afraid that this vehicle might do the same thing again, and did not want to drive this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10059201, filed 2004-02“Unexplained accelleration for 1/2 mile serious safety while no one was injured or physically harmed, they could have been seriously injured. In fact my wife who was driving the car was able to avoid a loaded school bus before she was able to find a spot to pull off the road and disable the vehicle. Car was towed to Audi dealer. Dealer unable to determine what caused accelleration. Actually the representative implied that it was impossible for this to happen without a computer code. This is a brand new vehicle approximately 1 week old. …”
NHTSA complaint #762789, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10052307May 29, 2013Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 22 | 10% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 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.
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