The 2000 Audi A4 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 169,669 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS21V4700002021-06-2362,812 affected
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
AIR BAGS20V0560002020-01-31106,857 affected
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
27
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
1fires
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
3
Total complaints115
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 audi a4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v056000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was confirmed that the part was not yet available.…”
“2000 audi a4. Consumer writes in regards to the ovd 2 unit in audi and vw vehicles *tgw the consumer stated the problem involved the ovd 2 unit which communicated the smog test results to the computer and dmv. Although, the vehicle would pass the emissions test, there would be a communication…”
“Audi complaint and recall request the anti lock braking system no longer works like it should. When the vehicle is started I get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones. Upon doing an internet search I immediately realized this problem…”
“The lcd driver information center is pixelated, this normally wouldn't normally be a huge problem but this screen informs the driver of high engine temperatures, low oil, low coolant, etc. I'm unable to read the screen and have no idea what it is attempting to tell me when my car makes a very high…”
“The lcd driver information center is pixelated, this normally wouldn't normally be a huge problem but this screen informs the driver of high engine temperatures, low oil, low coolant, etc. I'm unable to read the screen and have no idea what it is attempting to tell me when my car makes a very high…”
“1. When the abs is activated during snow or ice conditions. 2. The brakes "stick" and the abs is not fully deactivated once your foot is off the brake pedal. Often the rear driver side brake is still engaged slightly during driving. When stopped you can smell the rubbing brakes and you can tell…”
“On my 2000 audi a4 the anti lock braking system no longer works. I get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones when I start the car. After much research, this is a common problem on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. I have not heard of…”
“On my 2000 audi a4 the anti lock braking system no longer works. I get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones when I start the car. After much research, this is a common problem on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. I have not heard of…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA00021 Opened 2000-08-11 · closed 2002-03-29
DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE00016 Opened 2000-04-04 · closed 2000-08-11
DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE02008 Opened 2002-01-23 · closed 2002-07-12
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Audi A4 as of
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