1981 Audi 4000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 Audi 4000. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 Audi 4000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
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Frame and members (structure)
Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.
Remedy: A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. Work will be performed at no cost to owners.
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Caliper (service brakes)
On certain vehicles, porous spots may have developed on the interior surface of the threaded hole for the brake hose during the moulding process. These spots allow brake fluid to seep from the calipers during heavy brake applications.
Remedy: Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Audi 4000. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Audi 4000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi 4000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Audi 4000 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 Audi 4000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Audi 4000 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Audi 4000 | 1 | 5 |
| 1985 Audi 4000 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 Audi 4000 | 3 | 4 |
| 1987 Audi 4000 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 Audi 4000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Audi 4000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi 4000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Audi 4000 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1981 Audi 4000
How do I know if my 1981 Audi 4000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1981 Audi 4000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 80V146000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.