Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA00021 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/11/2000 | 03/29/2002 | DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE02008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/23/2002 | 07/12/2002 | BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET | ||
| Allege bracket that attaches the brake and clutch pedals to the instrument panel fractures while driving | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Audi complaint and recall request the anti lock braking system no longer works like it should. when the vehicle is started i get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones. upon doing an internet search i immediately realized this problem with the bosch 5.3 abs control module unit is extremely common on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. audi/vw created a service bulletin to repair vw's in the same date range (bulletin 0517 nhtsa id number: 10016037), but ignored the issue with audi's. as per the vehicle's owner's manual, it states that while the system is in this state, the rear brakes may lock up under braking. this is a serious problem that will not allow me to brake quickly in emergency situations. the cost of replacing the abs module from the dealership was quoted at over $1000. a simple internet search reveals that thousands of audi owners have voiced complaints. this is a blatant disregard for their customer's safety and a recall should be required. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Audi complaint and recall request the anti lock braking system no longer works like it should. when the vehicle is started i get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones. upon doing an internet search i immediately realized this problem with the bosch 5.3 abs control module unit is extremely common on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. audi/vw created a service bulletin to repair vw's in the same date range (bulletin 0517 nhtsa id number: 10016037), but ignored the issue with audi's. as per the vehicle's owner's manual, it states that while the system is in this state, the rear brakes may lock up under braking. this is a serious problem that will not allow me to brake quickly in emergency situations. the cost of replacing the abs module from the dealership was quoted at over $1000. a simple internet search reveals that thousands of audi owners have voiced complaints. this is a blatant disregard for their customer's safety and a recall should be required. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 152000 | ||
| On my 2000 audi a4 the anti lock braking system no longer works. i get a solid amber abs warning light along with a flashing brake light accompanied with three warning tones when i start the car. after much research, this is a common problem on 1998 to 2001 audi and vw models. i have not heard of any recall, however there should be one. this is a serious problem that will not allow me to brake quickly in all situations especially winter conditions and the cost to get it replaced is far too much. | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 112000 | ||
| 1. when the abs is activated during snow or ice conditions. 2. the brakes stick and the abs is not fully deactivated once your foot is off the brake pedal. often the rear driver side brake is still engaged slightly during driving. when stopped you can smell the rubbing brakes and you can tell the brake is rubbing while driving as it slows down the vehicle. it usually unsticks after several miles of driving or leaving the car sit overnight not running. 3. i've taken the vehicle to the dealer several times over the years, but they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the brakes or abs system. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| The abs and brake light is flashing on my dash board. the repair shop says that the abs control module needs to be replaced. the cost is about $1000! my car has about 120,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| There are hundreds of complaints online about the anti-lock braking failing in audi's and vw's built between 1996 and 2001. according to my mechanic, this is a very common problem that they've seen a lot of. see many owners discussing the problem here: http://audi-vw-abs-recall.blogspot.com/2005/07/audi-and-vw-please-recall-cars-between.html the abs is a very important piece of safety equipment, and it seems irresponsible to me that audi has failed to recall a very common and known manufacturing defect. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 99900 | 1 | |
| Hello: recently i had a failure with the abs braking system on my 2000 audi a4, 2.8l. this failure was verified by the audi dealer in wilmington, de. from the dealer and according to many articles, this failure is common with this make. so common, that audi/vw did a recall on vw's, but not on audi's. this is not fair and i am hear to voice my safety concern. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Complaint received via e-mail. the abs module malfunctions when the brake pedal is depressed at 30 mph and slower, the pedal begins to thump and kick back at my foot. the noise is so loud that it can be heard over the stereo. even the rear passengers can hear the noise. i feel as though my stopping distance is extended by this. this is not only annoying but also dangerous in inclement weather conditions. the manufacture has not answer for what causing this. the dealership has done all they could with the equipment supplied by the manufacture. they replaced the module, but don't know if that will fix the problem.*jb module was not replaced. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/06/2006 | 80000 | 2 | 11/06/2000 |
| My vehicle has a problem the my anti-lock braking system light coming on and my brake light blinking. i've had this problem and though it was fixed the lights keep displaying. this i believe is a common problem amongst other owners of my vehicle as well. *jb | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 50500 | 1 | 11/11/1999 |
| 2000 audi a4 with only 51000 miles. abs brake light coming on loud beep and flashing brake light in panel. will cost 1200.00 to fix. many people having same problem with other year models by audi. *nm | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 165000 | 1 | 07/26/2000 |
| Recently the abs and brake alarm came on and when i went to have it repaired the service man said there was a four week back order on the abs module. he said that this part is going bad in all the audi a4's and some a 6's and he can't even get the part from a junked audi. *jb | |||
| 10/20/2005 | 83850 | 1 | |
| Abs brake failure resulting in unsafe abs brake function. need to replace abs control module. this is a recurring problem based on a search of the internet. *jb | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 65000 | 1 | 04/16/2000 |
| Audi a4 2000 1.8t (1) abs light flashing. brought to dealer. quoted $600 for repair kit, $1500 for new module. both prices do not include labor. searched internet and hundreds of other audi a4 owners have experienced the same issue. (2) abs is now intermittent on my car and warning light is on constantly. (3) can't correct right away b/c my audi dealership is 6 months back ordered. i assume because so many owners are experiencing the same problem. *jb | |||
| 10/02/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 05/10/2000 |
| Abs computer fails, resulting in abs system to become inoperable. *nm | |||
| 01/02/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 10/27/1999 |
| Car has only 62,000 miles, but anti-lock brake system controller failed. manufacturer refused to replace; replaced at my expense. *jb | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 1 | ||
| Faulty abs control module...cause loss of abs braking in 2000 audi a4 with on 60k miles. this has cause many close calls as it is $1500 to repair. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 49000 | 10 | 01/29/2000 |
| My car has less than 50,000 miles and i having abs brake problems. the brakes pulse a low speeds for no apparent reason. there are no warning lights displayed from a failure in this system. this car has not been in any accidents and it was dealer maintained until the warranty ran out 1 year ago.*ak | |||
| 05/14/2000 | 15 | 12/01/1999 | |
| I have been having significant problems with braking during/after any type of rain. i have discussed this problem with many dealerships and they have denied ever hearing a problem exists. as common sense indicates, during any type of rain braking power will be decreased. however, the braking loss in this car is beyond acceptable limits. please look into the problem accordingly.*ak | |||
| While traveling in snowy conditions, and when depressing brake pedal vehicle went into extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 10 | 05/01/2000 | |
| In rain there is a 2 second delay after the brakes are applied before they bite. this only happens in wet conditions.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| During highway driving in the rain, water develops on the brake pads/rotors, causing the delay in braking. water buildup seems to occur after about 2 minutes of driving in moderate or heavy rain. braking delay is about 1.5 seconds. when brakes grab, they sometimes grap unevenly, pulling the car to one side or the other, until all 4 corners have cleared the excess water...then normal braking response resumes. i have worked as a professional driver, driving different vehicles over long distances...this is not normal!!! i know from on-line forums that audi has not diagnosed the problem, and as such, does not have a fix out yet. i tried replacing brake pads, this did not help. | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 12 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brakes take 2-3 seconds to respond on first use when driving in very wet conditions. has happened about 12 times in the last year. dealer service department offered no fix.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiences degraded brake performance in wet conditions. dealer is scheduled to inspect vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 10 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Under wet conditions, braking is delayed. especially noticeable when traveling at highway speeds, braking suddenly, and for a moment, brakes seem to not work. *ak | |||
| 01/11/2001 | 50 | 03/01/2000 | |
| In wet weather, 1 - 2 second delay from brake pedal application to brakes deploying. dealer contends that brakes are operating within specification. *ak | |||
| 12/14/2000 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Braking is poor in wet conditions. takes 1 to 2 seconds before brakes respond. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| I was driving at night on the road entering a highway at about 35 mph when i spotted something on the road. being that my vehicle is awd and equipped with abs i broke and swerved. i felt no response form the brakes and by that time (2-4 seconds) my car had lost control and started to spin. the car spun and went to an exit lane and hit another car forcing it off the road before coming to a complete stop. the car is now undriveable. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 2 | 07/31/2000 | |
| 2001 audi a4 began to smoke. drove 5 minutes to a friend's house and parked in driveway, consumer went inside of house, and car was sitting for 20 minutes. then, someone knocked, and told consumer that car was sitting in the middle of traffic. car disengaged on its own, and almost ran over two children. took to dealer, and they said back brake pads, and rotors were burned to a crisp. no conclusion to why this happened or why car rolled into traffic on its own.*ak also, the brake pedal went to the floor when the consumer applied the brakes. the consumer's investigation showed that there were numerous reports about spongy brakes regarding this vehicle. the consumer feels unsafe driving this vehicke but the dealer and the manufacturer could not find solution to the problem. *yh | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| When brakes are wet after driving a long distance and are not used - they fade the first time you use the brake pedal. | |||
| 04/17/2000 | 25 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Wet-braking problem. during heavy rain, water droplets accumulate on disks and cause a 2 second delay in braking action!!!. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While driving in heavy rain, the rotors felt as though they had a sheen on them that caused the brakes not to function immediately. almost as if the vehicle was sliding on ice. this occured 4 times in the coarse of a 150 mile trip from philadelphia to new york city. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Brakes do not perform well in wet weather. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Initial braking in wet conditions is poor. after approximately 30 seconds of non-use of brakes in heavy mist or spray, or any precipitation, there is little to no braking action for approximately 1 second after the pedal has been depressed. no brake pedal pulsing (associated with abs activation) is noticed. cruise control was not active each time the problem was noticed. the problem is more noticeable at highway speed. brakes are otherwise excellent. *ak | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| When driving in rainy conditions brakesfailed to engage for several seconds after depressing pedal, causing a very dangerous delay. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Brake failure occurred under wet conditions. brakes were applied at 30 mph, but did not engage for a few seconds (3). brakes chattered before car eventually stopped, and luckily there was clear traffic ahead of me. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 70000 | 7 | 03/14/2003 |
| Abs module/sensor failure. this problem occurs frequently with other audi owners and has been thoroughly documented on sites such as mycarstats.com. basically the abs and brake lights would come on while driving, accompanied by a beep. after initial research, i was able to confirm the module had failed and would require replacement. local audi dealer quoted 1500 for the module plus labor. luckily, i found an alternative by sending the faulty module to modulemaster.com. this company specializes in repairing defektive circuitry. the labor is warrantied for the life of the vehicle and costs 300.00 (including shipping and misc. stuff). the car was still driveable while the module was out. their website contained a video on how to properly access the module, remove it, and replace it once it was repaired. all in all, i saved myself '1200 plus labor'. i would like express my disgust with all audi dealers who sell their modules for these outrageous prices. one thing none of them admitt to is that the reason why these bosch modules fail is because of a known defekt in the circuitry. so their $1200 modules will eventually fail too. *nm | |||
| 03/20/2006 | 89000 | 1 | 08/07/1999 |
| Antilock braking system failing at 80k miles. increasing the risk for rear brakes to lock up the wheels possibly causing vehicle to spin out under heavy braking. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 20 | 01/12/2000 | |
| Abs control module failure. searched forums and info boards and it's a very common problem. *jb | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Abs module failing and or loosing communication. *jb | |||
| 04/27/2005 | 49000 | 1 | 06/13/2004 |
| Abs light is on, and brake light is blinking. i took the car to the dealer and i was told my abs module is faulty. after looking at the forums online it seems that this is a defect that thousands of audi/vw owners are getting. cost of repair is very high. why isn't there a recall yet???*jb | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 88000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Earlier model audi a4 autos have a very common problem related to the failure of the abs control module. failure to repair immediately at a cost of up to $3000 (if audi can find parts) will result in rear wheel lockup and potential loss of vehicle control. audi warns/admits of this in its owners manual. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Audi a4 2000, faulty abs module. *bf *jb | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 55000 | 1 | 09/29/1999 |
| Abs and brake lights on the instrument panel came on and went off intermittently, along with beeping alerts. dealer determined that the abs control module failed. the vehicle was no longer under warranty. *la *nm *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experienced a brake fluid leak. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/23/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| During highway driving in the rain, water develops on the brake pads/rotors, causing the delay in braking. water buildup seems to occur after about 2 minutes of driving in moderate or heavy rain. braking delay is about 1.5 seconds. when brakes grab, they sometimes grap unevenly, pulling the car to one side or the other, until all 4 corners have cleared the excess water...then normal braking response resumes. i have worked as a professional driver, driving different vehicles over long distances...this is not normal!!! i know from on-line forums that audi has not diagnosed the problem, and as such, does not have a fix out yet. i tried replacing brake pads, this did not help. | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 12 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brakes take 2-3 seconds to respond on first use when driving in very wet conditions. has happened about 12 times in the last year. dealer service department offered no fix.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brake action is delayed when there is rain. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 46000 | 1 | 02/20/2003 |
| Passenger front brake pad sepatated from the metal backing plate while within service specification (0.25 in of pad) and resulted in long braking distances and greatly reduced pedal pressure. pedal pressure could not be recovered under repetitive brake actuations. the car became unsafe to operate at any speed. there was no warning before the failure. audi of america refuses to replace the defective part under audi assured warranty stating that this is not related to a manufacturers defect. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While driving in heavy rain, the rotors felt as though they had a sheen on them that caused the brakes not to function immediately. almost as if the vehicle was sliding on ice. this occured 4 times in the coarse of a 150 mile trip from philadelphia to new york city. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 06/28/2005 | 70000 | 4 | 03/17/2004 |
| Brakes power assist fail at / just after startup when selecting reverse or drive while the air conditioning is on. i reported the problem to the audi exchange in highland park, il last year. they were unable to reproduce the problem, at the time as i was unaware that it only occurred when the a/c was on and at low speed after initial start up. this occurred again this summer when i was trying to move out of a parking spot and was unable to stop. the result was that i hit another car at low speed causing no damage to either. | |||