NHTSA lists 189 complaints for the 2004 Audi A4, 8 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI A4.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
2 recalls.
Date: 2016-06-01. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unl (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-03-15. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
PE08027
Opened: 2008-04-14. Closed: 2008-08-06.
ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE
IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PE08-027, VOLKSWAGEN AG (VW) STATED THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSAL OR CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE FUEL FILTER.IN RARE CASES, THE FUEL FILTER COULD BECOME CLOGGED, WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PUMP.VW INDICATED THAT ENGINE S
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
172 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 46 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 42 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 17 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
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| WHEELS | 6 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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10243930
Date: 2023-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
10214458
Date: 2022-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
10198567
Date: 2021-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
10184530
Date: 2020-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
10169118
Date: 2019-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avan
10169098
Date: 2019-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, TIRES.
New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
10166778
Date: 2019-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
10165539
Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
10166284
Date: 2019-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
10164518
Date: 2019-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.