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Representative 2003 model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2001 Audi S4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 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
87
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).

Owner complaints by component87

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
87Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system4754100
Engine and engine cooling1113000
Tires1011000
Seats67000
Air bags33100
Exterior lighting33100
Visibility22000
Service brakes22100
Hydraulic22100
Seat belts11000
Suspension11000
Back over prevention11000
Fuel system11000
Gasoline11000
Structure11000

2 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

    “I took the vehicle into the dealer (Westwood Audi) for a Safety Recall repair as requested by Audi. It was for a Driver Front Airbag Inflator replacement.”

    Filed 02/01/2022 · ODI 11449740
  • Electrical system

    “Instrument cluster that shows safety information doesn't work so don't know what's issue with car”

    Filed 12/23/2021 · ODI 11444855
  • Electrical system

    “I just happened to look up recalls and saw the complaints on the audi s4 2001. I noticed my car wasn't the only one where the instrument cluster has lost pixels and ends up unreadable for all warnings and manufacturer…”

    Filed 06/01/2015 · ODI 10722761

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2001 Audi S4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Audi S4 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 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 2001 Audi S4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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