2005 AUDI A4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2005 AUDI A4 has 3 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report widespread defects affecting major components such as the engine, transmission, and suspension. Issues include problems with the gasket, water pump, intake manifold, airbag, torque, drive shaft, universal joints, rear axles, and wheel bearings.
Common Issues- Engine defects. Complaints report total engine failure including gasket and intake manifold problems.
- Water pump failure. Water pump issues were noted as part of the overall engine defect complaints.
- Airbag malfunction. The passenger airbag system is mentioned as defective.
- Transmission problems. Transmission malfunction is listed among the major defects.
- Torque and drive shaft issues. Owners report repeated failures of the torque component and drive shaft.
- Universal joint failure. Universal joints show defects impacting drivability.
- Rear axle defects. All rear axles have been reported as problematic in multiple complaints.
- Wheel bearing failure. Faulty wheel bearings contribute to the complaints regarding the vehicle’s suspension and safety.
There are four recalls issued for the 2005 AUDI A4 affecting engine components and the passenger airbag system. These recalls address risks ranging from engine shutdown due to water pump defects to airbag inflator ruptures that could cause injury.
Recalls- Engine water pump. NHTSA recall 14E007000 affects 50 vehicles. Certain aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps with defective pulleys may cause timing belt failure leading to engine shutdown and crash risk. Dealers will replace the water pump free of charge.
- Passenger airbag inflator. NHTSA recall 17V032000 affected 33,421 vehicles. Airbag inflators may rupture upon deployment due to propellant degradation, risking metal fragment injury. Audi will replace the inflators at no cost. This recall is superseded by recall 18V427000.
- Passenger airbag inflator replacement. NHTSA recall 18V427000 covers 237,947 vehicles. Inflators may explode owing to propellant degradation, causing potential injury from metal fragments. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag with an alternate remedy free of charge. This recall supersedes several earlier campaigns.
- Passenger airbag inflator. NHTSA recall 16V382000 involves 194,453 vehicles. Similar to the other airbag recalls, inflator rupture risk exists due to degradation caused by environmental exposure. Audi will replace the inflators free of charge with notifications sent to owners.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety components may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal counsel can help determine available options for consumers dealing with persistent defects or safety concerns.
2005 AUDI A4 Summary
2005
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
465871
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2005 AUDI A4
237947 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 AUDI A4
33421 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 AUDI A4
194453 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 AUDI A4
50 vehicles affected
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 installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Risk: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Complaints
2005 AUDI A4
ID: 2053198ENGINE
The car is completely defective,total engine, gasket,water pump,intake manifold,airbag, transmission,torque,drive shaft, universal joints,all rear axles,wheel bearing,bought at auction Aug 19,2024, $4000, the as is was so small and on the back of a sheet we did not see it,we are senior,
2005 AUDI A4
ID: 2053197ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car is completely defective,total engine, gasket,water pump,intake manifold,airbag, transmission,torque,drive shaft, universal joints,all rear axles,wheel bearing,bought at auction Aug 19,2024, $4000, the as is was so small and on the back of a sheet we did not see it,we are senior,
2005 AUDI A4
ID: 2053196AIR BAGS
The car is completely defective,total engine, gasket,water pump,intake manifold,airbag, transmission,torque,drive shaft, universal joints,all rear axles,wheel bearing,bought at auction Aug 19,2024, $4000, the as is was so small and on the back of a sheet we did not see it,we are senior,