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2000 Audi S4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
143
Latest campaign
Jun 23, 2021

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jun 23, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 23, 2021Latest campaign
Jun 23, 202121V470000

Air bags: frontal driver side

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V470000
What's wrong
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 absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component143

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
143Complaints filed
6Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system4934000
Service brakes4028201
Tires3726000
Hydraulic3122201
Air107000
Air bags64305
Equipment53000
Engine and engine cooling43000
Steering43200
Exterior lighting21000
Power train21000
Seat belts11000
Electric11000
Fuel system11000
Other11000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “The contact owns a 2000 Audi S4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 08/14/2023 · ODI 11538490
  • Air bags

    “Audi Corporate and Also Both Local Audi dealers refuse to repair my safety recall that is open on my car.”

    Filed 02/03/2022 · ODI 11450321
  • Seat belts

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2000 audi s4. The contact stated that the vehicle was not equipped with the latch system and therefore was unable to install a car seat.”

    Filed 01/11/2013 · ODI 10492273

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2000 Audi S4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Audi S4 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Audi S4. The most recent, 21V470000 (reported June 23, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Audi S4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 49 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Audi S4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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