2002 Audi A4 electrical system problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Audi A4 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall; fuel pump went out while driving causing car to stop and almost lead to an accident. (ca electric components do not always work, window is a big one. Wheels all had to be replaced within six months and the axel appears to cause wheel damage. Constant leaks such as coolent.”
filed Apr 17, 2018
“On december 3rd, 2010, I was driving south on I-405s heading from long beach, ca to san diego, ca. I was driving approximately 45 mph when my check engine light came on and I lost all acceleration in my car. I still had electrical power (ie, indicators still worked, my manual transmission worked…”
filed Jan 31, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
A0019252011732_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2019This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
AWC 19-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2019
Electrical System problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A4 | 89 | 72% |
| 2018 A4 | 17 | 39% |
| 2017 A4 | 6 | 11% |
| 2015 A4 | 3 | 16% |
| 2014 A4 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 A4 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 A4 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 A4 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 A4 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 A4 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 A4 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 A4 | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.