The 2003 Audi A4 has 645 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and power train. Owners most often flag valve cover gasket leaks: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 23 A4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2019) to 673 (2007). With 645 complaints, the 2003 A4 sits abovethe model's median of 109.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 14E007000The 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 m…
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 05V096000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 07V375000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE EN…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 06V017000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, UL…
Sentiment is sharply divided. Many owners praise the 2004-2008 A4 as a rewarding, solidly built car with a premium interior and engaging driving dynamics, particularly the 1.8T and 3.0 V6 models. However, an equally strong contingent describes it as a money pi
Owner insights for the 2004-2008 A4. Read the full 2004-2008 owner report.
Used A4 listings typically run $10,061–$18,889 across 2006 to 2024 model years.
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