Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Audi A4 has 22 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
22
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2016 | ENGINE | OIL DIPSTICK & SUPPORT TUBE, MADE OF PLASTIC, CRACKS - BRAKES INTO PIECES , BOTH ON THE DIPSTICK & T... |
| Apr 29, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ST... |
| May 15, 2014 | ENGINE | DURING DRIVING CHECK ENGINE START BLINKING AND ENGINE START SHAKING . AFTER STOP AND TURNING OFF ENG... |
| Oct 4, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WEEK AFTER HAVING THE OIL CHANGED, CO... |
| Oct 24, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2004 AUDI A4 AT ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED, SHE THEN P... |
| Jul 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ONE DAY THE LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON, BROUGHT IT TO CAROUSOL AUDI IN GOLDEN VALLEY MN AND THEY INFORMED... |
| Jul 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE S... |
| Jul 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2004 AUDI A4 1.8T ENGINE SLUDGE--COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. AUDI ABSURDLY REFUSES TO HONOR THEIR OWN ... |
| Mar 20, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AUDI A4 WITH 68,000 MILES HAD MAIN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO NO OIL PRESSURE. OIL WAS CHANGED AT 8,000 M... |
| Feb 26, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2004 AUDI A4 W. APPROX 38,000 MILES. FAILURES INVOLVE PLUG & LEAKING WATER PUMP WHICH RUINED TIMING... |
| Jan 2, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO FOR FOUR YEARS. THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS A MASSIVE ... |
| Oct 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2004 AUDI A4 1.8T. THIS EXACT MODEL IS WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE AUDI MANUFACTURER'S 8 YEAR ... |
| Aug 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IGNITION COIL FAILED IN ONE CYLINDER ON 2004 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO. THIS PART ON AUDIS REPEATEDLY FA... |
| May 29, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT FAILED AND DESTROYED TH... |
| Feb 11, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TWO OF THE ORIGINAL "COILS" IN MY 2004 AUDI HAVE FAILED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THESE SHOULD NOT BE... |
| Sep 13, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | 2004 AUDI A4 HAS HAD SEVERAL REPAIR PROBLEMS. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE IN AN ACCIDE... |
| Apr 22, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE HAS AN REPEATED BUT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CA... |
| Jul 21, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I AM HAVING ONGOING MAJOR ISSUES (EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY) WITH MY AUDI A4 CABRIOLET WITH NO RESOLUTION... |
| Nov 22, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN THE CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB |
| Jul 10, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY 2004 AUDI A4 IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE 2003'S. QUITE A FEW OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING... |