Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 Audi A4

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2001 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (two problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 Audi A4

The Air Bag problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

While driving the vehicle on a highway going straight at ~65mph the passenger side curtain and seat airbags deployed for no reason. Vehicle manufacturer cited a "crash" signal from side impact sensor was the cause of the false deployment.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Was going about 40 mph and hit into a car that was making a left turn. The whole front end of the car is smashed in and still not one single air bag got deployed. It is an 2001 Audi A4 1. 8t. There is over 6 airbags in the vehicle and not one got deployed.   Read details...


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A4 Service Bulletins
A4 Safety Recalls
A4 Defect Investigations