There have been 7 safety recalls for the Audi 4000. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi 4000.
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Audi 100, 1986 Audi 100, 1987 Audi 100, 1988 Audi 100, 1989 Audi 100, 1990 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 100, 1985 Audi 200, 1986 Audi 200, 1987 Audi 200, 1988 Audi 200, 1989 Audi 200, 1990 Audi 200, 1991 Audi 200, 1985 Audi 4000, 1986 Audi 4000, 1987 Audi 4000, 1988 Audi 4000, 1989 Audi 4000, 1990 Audi 4000, 1991 Audi 4000, 1985 Audi 5000, 1986 Audi 5000, 1987 Audi 5000, 1988 Audi 5000, 1989 Audi 5000, 1990 Audi 5000, 1991 Audi 5000, 1985 Audi 80, 1986 Audi 80, 1987 Audi 80, 1988 Audi 80, 1989 Audi 80, 1990 Audi 80, 1991 Audi 80, 1985 Audi 90, 1986 Audi 90, 1987 Audi 90, 1988 Audi 90, 1989 Audi 90, 1990 Audi 90, 1991 Audi 90 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Idle fluctuations could result in unsatisfactorydriveability.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Audi 4000, 1986 Audi 4000, 1985 Audi Coupe, 1986 Audi Coupe, 1985 Volkswagen Quantum, 1986 Volkswagen Quantum |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Excessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Audi 4000, 1986 Audi 5000 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Rear or front right seat belt locks may not properly engage. Consequence of defect: seat belts could separate in event of heavy brake application or impact and thus subject passengers to injury. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Audi 4000, 1983 Audi 5000, 1984 Audi 5000, 1983 Volkswagen Convertible, 1984 Volkswagen Convertible, 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1984 Volkswagen Quantum |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Audi 4000, 1981 Audi 4000, 1976 Audi FOX, 1977 Audi FOX, 1978 Audi FOX, 1979 Audi FOX, 1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck, 1980 Volkswagen Convertible, 1981 Volkswagen Convertible, 1982 Volkswagen Convertible, 1976 Volkswagen Dasher, 1977 Volkswagen Dasher, 1978 Volkswagen Dasher, 1979 Volkswagen Dasher, 1980 Volkswagen Dasher, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 1993 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 152,000 |
| May. 18, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control | 25,000 |
| Aug. 18, 1986 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 8,000 |
| Jul. 30, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 105,000 |
| Nov. 9, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 930,000 |
| Mar. 24, 1981 | Structure:frame And Members | 24,000 |
| Nov. 12, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 3,200 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1991 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1990 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1989 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1988 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1987 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1986 Audi 4000 | 3 |
| 1985 Audi 4000 | 2 |
| 1984 Audi 4000 | 1 |
| 1981 Audi 4000 | 3 |
| 1980 Audi 4000 | 2 |