2002 Audi A4 TSBs

149 manufacturer communications for the 2002 Audi A4 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2002 A4 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

149Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine50 bulletins
Electrical29 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain16 bulletins
Fuel system8 bulletins
Wheels & tires6 bulletins
Airbags5 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 149 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin A0023742052680_4 October 4, 2023

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Service bulletin SM 48-2022 June 15, 2022

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Body & structure A0021482021205_6 June 25, 2021

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

Service bulletin A0020362002047_1 April 16, 2020

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

Electrical A0019252011732_1 September 17, 2019

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions

Electrical AWC 19-05 August 28, 2019

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

Service bulletin AWC 19-04 July 22, 2019

This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8

Seat belts · Airbags A0019212052680_1 June 7, 2019

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant,…

Electrical A941791 2012749- July 31, 2017

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.

Service bulletin SM 44-2017 EN June 28, 2017

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Engine A171782 2010043- May 10, 2017

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

Electrical A571738 2017082- March 23, 2017

This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.

Service bulletin ATE-17-05 March 3, 2017

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support…

Wheels & tires A441662 2010334- October 19, 2016

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

Service bulletin A001578 2021205- December 10, 2015

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.

Fuel system A201559 2011703- December 10, 2015

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to…

Electrical A961501 2019260- September 21, 2015

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer?s door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The…

Engine A191562 2025303- September 8, 2015

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY…

Engine A1915612025303-5 July 7, 2015

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY…

Engine SB-01-15-29 July 1, 2015

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.