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2001 Audi A4 2.8 FWD Auto

The 2001 Audi A4 2.8 FWD Auto is a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,340 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The A4 measures 178.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,263 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$30,340 ($55,678 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas V6, 2.8L naturally aspirated, 30-valve
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque207 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Injection TypeSEFI (sequential electronic fuel injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive (Tiptronic gear selector, Dynamic Shift Programming)
1st Gear3.67
2nd Gear2
3rd Gear1.41
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.74
Reverse4.1
Final Drive3.29
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionFour-link independent w/stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion-beam w/trailing arms
Brakes
Front Brake Disc10.9 in. diameter (rotor thickness not published by source)
Rear Brake Disc9.6 in. diameter (rotor thickness not published by source)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 7
Wheels Rear16 x 7
Tires FrontP205/55HR16
Tires RearP205/55HR16
Dimensions & Weight
Length178 in
Width68.2 in
Height55.8 in
Wheelbase103 in
Front Track59 in
Rear Track58.2 in
Ground Clearance4.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft³
Curb Weight3,263 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front41.3 in
Legroom Rear33.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Audi A4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 23, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

NHTSA campaign 21V470000

Mar 7, 2014 · 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.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

NHTSA campaign 14E007000

May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

NHTSA campaign 06E049000

130 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Audi A4

Owner Complaints

130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Audi A4 (5 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System35
Service Brakes33
Engine And Engine Cooling30
Hydraulic28
Air Bags10
Power Train5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 4, 2022 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2001 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon closing the driver's side door, her husband heard a loud gun-like sound and he noticed that the passenger-side curtain air bags had…”
May 29, 2019 · Engine Fire
“2001 AUDI A4 QUATTRO 2.8L. AS DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM HOOD.. PARK AND REALIZE THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. IT LOOK LIKE IT STARTED BY THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT AND SPREAD. I READ THAT AUDI HAD A…”
Aug 18, 2016 · Air Bags
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT AT ~65MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CITED A "CRASH" SIGNAL FROM SIDE IMPACT SENSOR…”
Aug 9, 2014 · Service Brakes Crash
“BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE, COMING OFF FREEWAY, WAS COASTING THRU LIGHT, TRAFFIC STOPPED, BRAKES NO LONGER WORKED, BRAKE PEDAL WAS SUDDENLY FLUSH WITH FLOOR. REARENDED A CAR, CAR STARTED JUMPING…”
Aug 5, 2014 · Engine
“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) HAS HAD SEVERAL RECURRENCES. THE MASS AIR FLOW METER AND SENSOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ( 65,060 AND 107,894). THE INITIAL FAILURE WAS AT 36,512 MILES. 47,819 MILES…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 AUDI A4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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