2002 Audi A4 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Audi A4, 2% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,250 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.
“On 3-25- I bought a 2002 Audi A4 quattro from a local used car dealer. At the time of purchase the check engine light was on and the car could not pass inspection.the seller assured me that the car would pass inspection after he changed the catalytic converter. He held onto the car and a week later I got it back and the inspection sticker was affixed. Shortly thereafter while driving the car 20 MPH down the street of dracut, ma the rear driver's-side rear wheel fell off. The dracut police responded and documented the incident. They called a tow truck and the car was returned to the seller. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327759, filed 2010-04, 88,500 miles“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“I have had two of my tires come off my car while driving not just the tire but the whole rim and everything came off. The studs broke off the disk. Both times I got them fixed the people told me that they were faulty studs that they weren't strong enough to hold my tire on.”
NHTSA complaint #10216533, filed 2008-01Related service bulletins
- 10250950Oct 21, 2014Tightening wheel bolts
- 10124751Oct 12, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10251027Dec 9, 2013Tightening wheel bolts
- 10121408Dec 9, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact…
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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