2001 Audi A4 air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Audi A4 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just purchased this vehicle from a private owner. I am already aware of the driver side airbag recall. Went to turn key to auxiliary to close sun roof and the steering wheel airbag deployed in my face. The vehicle had been parked and not driven for over 12 hours. Vehicle is available for…”
filed Mar 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2001 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon closing the driver's side door, her husband heard a loud gun-like sound and he noticed that the passenger-side curtain air bags had deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband cut the curtain air bags and…”
filed Mar 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing…Campaign 21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021
Air Bags problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 A4 | 13 | 24% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 A4 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 A4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 A4 | 33 | 28% |
| 2008 A4 | 116 | 66% |
| 2007 A4 | 119 | 61% |
| 2006 A4 | 73 | 25% |
| 2005 A4 | 54 | 25% |
| 2004 A4 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 A4 | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.