2004 Audi A4 Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Recall Number: 

14E007000

Number of vehicles affected: 

50

Defect Description: 

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, manufactured August 2013 through October 2013 that have a silver-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 5, 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Exterior lighting:headlights

Recall Number: 

05V096000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

JH

Manufactured from: 

2003-01-01 to 2004-02-28

Number of vehicles affected: 

9965

Defect Description: 

ON 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.

Defect Consequence: 

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action: 

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.