Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-01-12-39 | 01/12/2012 | 10043525 | Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or | 04/09/2012 | |
| 0501 | 11/16/2005 | 0506 | 10018223 | Light sensor warning light on intermittently and customer concern about automatic headlight instrument cluster warning light illuminating for 1 second accompanied with a short beep. *tt | 12/19/2005 |
| 0401 | 08/05/2004 | 10009882 | Tiptronic switch f189, printed circuit board failure. selector lever indicator (prndl) light fully illuminated; tiptronic feature does not function; 18152 tiptronic switch (f189) short circuit to ground. *tt | 11/01/2004 | |
| 0405 | 07/08/2004 | 10008917 | Update programming (flashing) transmission control module (tcm). *mj | 08/31/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-28-10-04 | 02/08/2010 | 10034345 | Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. the mi | 11/05/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | 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 | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | 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 t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | 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 | 05/27/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/08/2010 | 99000 | ||
| 2004 audi a4 1.8t engine sludge--complete engine failure. audi absurdly refuses to honor their own extended warranty on the basis the car was run without oil. the engine failed internally because there was and is sludge blocking lubrication ports to the moving parts, i.e., failure. this is my executive synopsis, but i have volumes of supporting evidence, unbelievable as it is to think this could happen in america. | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 59000 | 1 | |
| While driving the car, there was a pop, then the car started running poorly. i stopped the car and checked the gauges; the check engine light was on. i returned home and called the dealer who suggested i call for a tow truck and have it brought in. he said that the vehicle couldn't be driven in this condition. he told me it was probably the coil pack. i called a tow truck and it was taken to the dealer. they replaced the coil pack that had been recalled at no charge to me, it has run fine since. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 8 | 3 | 08/07/2003 |
| Vehicle heated up under the steering column, especially when driving 50 mph or greater. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they test drove the vehicle for eight days and found the same flaw as the consumer. manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was operating under normal range, and there was nothing they could do. *ak *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/18/2008 | 65483 | 1 | 05/15/2007 |
| Vehicle breaks down in traffic due to ignition coil failures. replace 6 ignition coils, vehicle runs fine again. this is a common defect of this generation audi a4. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 69250 | 2 | 03/27/2004 |
| I was driving on interstate 85 in south carolina returning to charlotte, n.c. when the engine of my 2004 audi a4 started skipping severely. after pulling to the side of the road and letting the car sit for a while, i restarted the engine and the problem seemed to minimize somewhat. the following morning on the way to work the engine started skipping severely, and the vehicle seemed to be bucking heavily. i was able to get out of the traffic and pull to the side of the road. i called audi of charlotte, and they advised to drive the car to there facility if it was drivable. i managed to get the car there driving at 25 mph with the motor skipping heavily. the problem was diagnosed as an ignition coil failure, and was repaired at a cost of $472.04. this was the second major failure of a component of this vehicle in a time span of two months ( fuel pump-6/14/07 ), and as a female driver i am concerned that i'm going to be left on the side of the road at night. *tr | |||