2002 Audi Quattro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2010-05-01 · SA-28F2 J1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. in some cases, a malfun
Electrical System:software 2010-03-24 · TSB-00-10-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information is included. *pe
Electrical System:software 2009-05-13 · TSB-01-09-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle sp
Electrical System:software 2008-12-15 · TSB-01-08-33 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2008-11-19 · TSB-44-08-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-02-26 · 20036582 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
loses power or will not move after stop. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-12-28 · Power Train · 95,000 mi“cracked bearing on dual mass flywheel (a4 quattro, 3l v6, 6 speed manual transmission). this bearing connecting two disks that make up dual mass flywheel, was cracked, causing a sudden onset of a serious and dangerous vibration to occur at all rpm levels. also required a complete clutch replacement prior to normal wear interval. entire flywheel ass…”
2010-02-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 90,197 mi“the audi cars have a problem with the gas tanks which could lead to explosions. my 2002 audi has about 100k on it, which is when i started smelling gas. i took it into the dealer in 2008 for a recall, and at that time they serviced a part of the fuel system, for which now there is a recall. then this year, smelling gas, i had the rings changed, b…”
2007-11-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module · 76,000 mi“i have intermittent problems where the abs and brake lights go on with an accompanying three beeps from the console of my 2000 audi a6 quattro sedan. this is happening most of the time now. the computer diagnostic indicates that there is no communications with the abs system. my mechanic tells me that he can fix this for about 25% of the value of…”
2007-02-22 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 60,300 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4 quattro. the ignition coils were originally replaced under recall in 2003 at 9,000 miles. at 60,300 miles the ignition coils failed again while vehicle was sitting at a stop light. the road conditions were not a factor. the engine was louder than normal, and vehicle did not drive normally, also, there was los…”
2006-04-16 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal“the electrical system has had numerous problems and currently the turn signals often do not function although at times the work for a short period. *nm…”
2005-05-31 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 4,700 mi“vehicle was traveling at 50 mph when all of all sudden it would not accelerate when the driver pressed on the accelerator pedal. manufacturer was contacted for a similar event months earlier by consumer and tested, but the cause was undetermined. *ak at 2700 rpm the engine died. when releasing the gas pedal engine may or may not start moving…”
2004-04-26 · Air Bags“soda spilled onto the control panel ad wiring harness to the air bags, causing them to malfunction. (nar) *ph *cb…”
2004-04-19 · Tires:sidewall“i own/drive a 2002 a4 audi quatro with pirelli tires p6 215/55r16 93h. within the past 15 months, i have had three tires develop sidewall bubbles that have ruptured and subsequently caused the tire to go flat. the tires all had to be replaced, as they were not able to be repaired. i have contacted audi and pirelli, but they assure me it is not th…”
2004-04-01 · Electrical System:wiring · 35,450 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle caught on fire due to faulty wiring.*ak…”
2003-04-12 · Electrical System:ignition · 10,091 mi“electrical system: ignition: coils audi a630 quattro 2002 - three coils have failed since january 2002 purchase. dates are: july 17th, dec. 4th., jan. 7th 2003. car is dangerous to drive. while driving on highway at 65 mph, car starts to involuntarily slow down and tremble. have notified dealer and audi co. audi refuses to acknowledge the severity…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.