7
recalls
The Audi 4000 has 7 recalls covering 1.25 million vehicles as reported; model year 1986 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1986: 3
Units affected
1.25M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi 4000 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 108K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 930K units
- Power train1 · 152K units
- Seat belts1 · 8,000 units
- Structure1 · 24K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 25K units
Audi 4000 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 1993 | Audi 100, 200, 4000, 5000 and 2 more (1985-1991): Power trainNo. 93V006000 | Crash risk | 152,000 |
| May 18, 1987 | Audi 4000, Coupe; Volkswagen Quantum (1985-1986): Vehicle speed controlNo. 87V069000 | Other or not stated | 25,000 |
| Aug 18, 1986 | Audi 4000, 5000 (1986): Seat beltsNo. 86V113000 | Injury | 8,000 |
| Jul 30, 1985 | Audi 4000, 5000; Volkswagen Convertible, Jetta and 1 more (1983-1984): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 85V099000 | Crash risk | 105,000 |
| Nov 9, 1983 | Audi 4000, FOX; Isuzu Pickup Truck; Volkswagen Convertible and 4 more (1976-1982): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 83V117000 | Fire | 930,000 |
| Mar 24, 1981 | Audi 4000 (1980-1981): StructureNo. 81V039000 | Crash risk | 24,000 |
| Nov 12, 1980 | Audi 4000; Volkswagen Dasher (1980-1981): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 80V146000 | Other or not stated | 3,200 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1991 Audi 4000 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1991 Audi 4000. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi 4000 have?
7 recalls cover the Audi 4000, for 1.25 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Audi 4000?
Power train: named in 5 of the 15 safety complaints about the Audi 4000, then vehicle speed control (5). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.