Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2001 Audi A4

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2001 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the 2001 A4.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

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. No physical cause could be found, no damage was found on vehicle and all airbag system wiring was found to be intact and original. Manufacturer would not own failure and cited the vehicle being lowered as the cause. Manufacturer was unable to provide any evidence for this conclusion and vehicle is well within local laws/regulations for lowered vehicles.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2004

02 v 131 001/fmvss 201 air bag deployment & 04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: the consumer received both of these recall notices and was unable to locate a authorized service center within her area.


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