2002 Audi Quattro Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,300miles, 7 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 2002 Audi Quattro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2002 Audi Quattro. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and air bags (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Electrical system4 33%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Vehicle was traveling at 50 MPH when all of all sudden it would not accelerate when the driver pressed on the accelerator pedal. Manufacturer was contacted for a similar event months earlier by consumer and tested, but the cause was undetermined. At 2700 RPM the engine died. When releasing the gas pedal engine may or may not start moving. The check engine light keeps illuminating and there is intermittent back fire. Dealer replaced a number of parts related to the engine. Lighter not working. Connection to the lighter plug was repaired. The horn is very low. Debris cleared from the horn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10117802, filed 2005-05, 4,700 milesVehicle speed control: “Audi has acknowledged the fact in a report to USA today that the allroad model has what is called delayed throttle response a potentially life threatening malfunction of the tiptronic transmission but Audi of america denies the problem exsists to the owners of these vehicles when we contact them or their dealer network. This problem is as dangerous as Audi's unintended acceleration issue years back. Several hundred Audi owners have signed a petition regarding this vital safety concern. Please help us. Thank you. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768611, filed 2002-10Brakes: “I have intermittent problems where the ABS and brake lights go on with an accompanying three beeps from the console of my 2000 Audi a6 Quattro sedan. This is happening most of the time now. The computer diagnostic indicates that there is no communications with the ABS system. My mechanic tells me that he can fix this for about 25% of the value of my car. This is nuts. I go online and find that there are dozens of people with the same problem that have filed questions with various Audi-related web pages, all with the same or nearly the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209072, filed 2007-11, 76,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,450 and 76,000 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 2002 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 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…
- 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle…
- 10032290May 13, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software…
- 10028768Dec 15, 2008Electrical system. Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in…
- 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 2002 Audi Quattro have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2002 Audi Quattro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Audi Quattro is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 2002 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 2002 Audi Quattro reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,300 miles and the middle half falls between 35,450 and 76,000 miles; 43% 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.