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US recalls (1)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (181)
Owners filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi A4 (13 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 76 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | |
| Power train | 16 | |
| Visibility | 11 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Equipment | 8 | |
| Tires | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Audi A4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Audi A4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A4 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| A4 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 17 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| A4 Avant quattro 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 Avant quattro 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 Avant quattro 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A4 Avant quattro 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A4 quattro 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 quattro 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 quattro 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A4 quattro 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.