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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Exterior lighting: headlights
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2006-01-19 · campaign 2006-015
On certain Audi A6, A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles, premature fuel pump wear can lead to pump failure. A failed fuel pump may cause stoppage of fuel supply to the engine, creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump.
Lights and instruments
2005-03-14 · campaign 2005-062 · 616 vehicles
On certain Audi A4 cabriolet and S4 cabriolet, the Xenon headlamp reflectors may experience coating degradation. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time which could negatively affect a driver's field of view. Correction: Dealers will replace the Xenon headlamp reflectors.
Airbag
2002-11-21 · campaign 2002-221 · 50 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the igniter for the driver's side airbag may not have been properly pressed into position during assembly. An improperly positioned igniter will not activate the airbag in the event of a collision. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag units on all affected vehicles.
Owner complaints (210)
Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi A4 (10 crashes, 6 fires, 12 injuries reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 43 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 41 | |
| Electrical system | 32 | |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | |
| Visibility | 19 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | |
| Structure | 14 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Audi A4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Audi A4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A4 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| A4 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| A4 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 Avant quattro 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 Avant quattro 1.8 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 Avant quattro 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A4 Avant quattro 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| A4 Cabriolet 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| A4 Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 quattro 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 quattro 1.8 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 quattro 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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