2001 Audi Quattro Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Audi Quattro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi Quattro. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and fuel system (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires5 45%
- Engine cooling3 27%
- Fuel system3 27%
- Equipment2 18%
- Suspension2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Seats1 9.1%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Tires: “My husband and I own a 2001 Audi allroad which is equipped with goodyear wrangler f1 radial tires marked allroad size 225 r17 m+s rated. These are the only manufacturer approved tires for the vehicle. About a year ago I experienced a flat tire and the sidewall was damaged requiring a new tire. It took several days to obtain a tire and I was limited to driving on streets as the spare is not a full size tire and cannot be used over 50mph. On july 2, we experienced a flat tire caused by a nail and the sidewall of the tire blew out. We tried to find a replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030606, filed 2003-08, 34,500 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2001 Audi Quattro. The vehicle was purchased 12/2006 and on 02/2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to all of the tires being worn and the wires were also visible. The dealer performed repairs for a total of $500.00 and is now unable to provide her with receipts for the work performed. The repairs included 2 new tires and a new tail pipe extender. The mechanic stated that the tail pipe was welded on top of rust and should have been replaced. The contact is aware of the safety risks involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188339, filed 2007-04, 58,500 milesFuel system: “My fuel gauge has failed. I checked with your recall noticed for my car Audi a6 4.2l 2001, and the sending unit apparently has filed and was recalled. However for my particular engine, no such recall was initiated. The 4.2 l engine should also be part of this recall. It took my $4,000 to figure out that the problem was the sending unit. The Audi dealership had no idea what the problem was. This is a very serious safety hazard which needs to be addressed asap and the recall needs to be extended to cover the 4.2l engines as well. I was stranded twice on the side of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200196, filed 2007-08, 80,000 milesEquipment: “After slowing down in warm weather then accelerating there is a lag time of about 10-15 seconds before vehicle responds. It lunged forward. This happened intermittently. Dealer examined vehicle 10 times, finally determined that transmission control module was faulty, and could not be reprogrammed.*akthe drivers seat back memory doesnt hold, pinning the driver against the steering wheel. The parktronic was inoperative. The right rear speaker cover was cracked. The navagation control was broken. The rear decklid hatch needed repair. The compressor continues to run. …”
NHTSA complaint #8016676, filed 2002-08Mileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,700 and 58,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Audi Quattro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10033212May 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let…
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: 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 bolts. All audi models…
- 10022142Feb 26, 2007Engine cooling. Loses power or will not move after stop.
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Other model years of the Audi Quattro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 60,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 11 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 47,138 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 21 | 60,498 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 9 | 77,426 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 71,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 138,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 106,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Audi Quattro have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Audi Quattro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Audi Quattro is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2001 Audi Quattro been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Audi Quattro reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,500 miles and the middle half falls between 28,700 and 58,500 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.