2001 Audi Quattro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Audi Quattro, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Audi Quattro. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Audi Quattro have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,940 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My fuel gauge has failed. I checked with your recall noticed for my car audi a6 4.2l 2001, and the sending unit apparently has filed and was recalled. However for my particular engine, no such recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi quattro. The vehicle was purchased 12/2006 and on 02/2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to all of the tires being worn and the wires were also visible. The de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Audi Quattro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Quattro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Audi Quattro | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi Quattro | 2 | 5 |
| 1991 Audi Quattro | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Audi Quattro | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Audi Quattro | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Audi Quattro | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Audi Quattro | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Audi Quattro | 0 | 11 |
| 1998 Audi Quattro | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 Audi Quattro | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 Audi Quattro | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 Audi Quattro | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 Audi Quattro | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 Audi Quattro | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Audi Quattro | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Audi Quattro
How do I know if my 2001 Audi Quattro 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.
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.
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.
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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.