2002
Audi A4
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 A4 will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 model and the Audi brand score.
The 2002 Audi A4 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Audi A4 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2002 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Audi vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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Exhaust
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
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2002*
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2005
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2009*
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
NA
2023
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Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
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2009*
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
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2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
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2009*
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
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NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
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2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Brakes
2000
NA
2001
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2002*
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Climate System
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2001
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Build Quality
2000
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Electrical Accessories
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2001
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2002*
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Body Hardware
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Paint/Trim
2000
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2001
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2002*
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
NA
2006
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2007
NA
2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2021
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V470000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
62812
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 07, 2014
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
What should you do:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14E007000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
50
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