Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Apr 3, 2024
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is sea
Also affects: Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Audi Rs 5, Audi Sq5, Audi Sq7
Audi A4 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 26, 2022
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start the vehicle and the rea
Also affects: Audi A8, Audi Rs 7, Audi Q8, Audi E-Tron, Audi Rs 5
Audi A4 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 5, 2022
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the tran
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron
Audi A4 — Suspension
High risk
Jan 26, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 10, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Rs 5, Audi S4, Audi S5
Audi A4 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 20, 2021
Model years: 2022
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image appears. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within
Also affects: Audi A8, Audi Sq8, Audi Q7, Audi E-Tron Gt, Audi Sq7
Audi A4 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 4, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a chil
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jun 23, 2021
Model years: 2000, 2001
Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that does not inflate prop
Also affects: Audi S4, Audi Tt
Audi A4 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 26, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss o
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 29, 2020
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Tt
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 24, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Rs 5, Audi S4, Audi S5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jun 22, 2018
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi S4, Audi Rs 4, Audi S6
Audi A4 — Electrical
High risk
Apr 11, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could i
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi Q5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 30, 2018
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi S4, Audi S5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi S6, Audi S4, Audi A6
Audi A4 — Other
High risk
Oct 26, 2017
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the aluminum trim on the front and rear door speaker covers could come loose. If this were to occur, the loosened trim may bend away from the speaker cover and
Also affects: Audi A5
Audi A4 — Electrical
High risk
Oct 6, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to ove
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 13, 2017
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi Rs 4, Audi S4, Audi S6
Audi A4 — Engine
High risk
Jan 4, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could inc
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi A5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Dec 30, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Tiguan
Audi A4 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 2, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. In a situation where the pa
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi Q7, Audi Tt
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
May 27, 2016
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi Rs 4, Audi S4, Audi S6
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
May 24, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, a power supply component within the airbag control unit may corrode and cause the unit to fail. If the airbag control unit were to fail, the airbag light would
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat, Audi S4
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Oct 23, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, it is possible that the front airbags may not deploy in a crash as designed, due to an improper algorithm/coding within the airbag control module. Front seat o
Also affects: Audi S4
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Oct 20, 2006
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the ignition switch return spring anchor point may crack. If this happens, the return spring force may be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the ru
Audi A4 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 19, 2006
Model years: 2003
On certain Audi A6, A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles, premature fuel pump wear can lead to pump failure. A failed fuel pump may cause stoppage of fuel supply to the engin
Also affects: Audi A6, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A4 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 14, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain Audi A4 cabriolet and S4 cabriolet, the Xenon headlamp reflectors may experience coating degradation. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a peri
Also affects: Audi S4
Audi A4 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 21, 2002
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the igniter for the driver's side airbag may not have been properly pressed into position during assembly. An improperly positioned igniter will not activate t
Audi A4 — Steering
High risk
Mar 3, 2001
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles the tie rods of the steering assembly may be inadequately sealed to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. If moisture
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A8
Audi A4 — Electrical
High risk
Oct 23, 2000
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the plastic ignition switch housing may fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insuffici
Audi A4 — Steering
High risk
Oct 29, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear ove
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A8, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A4 — Engine
High risk
Jun 22, 1998
Model years: 1998
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTE
Also affects: Audi A6, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A4 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 10, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT C
Also affects: Audi 90, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi S6
Audi A4 — Steering
High risk
Jun 19, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE HORN MAY IN SOME INSTANCES, WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONTACT. THIS CONDITION WOULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN. CORREC
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