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AUDI 4000

26 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1980–1987.

Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Model years
6

The AUDI4000 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 26 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 6 model years (1980–1987). That averages roughly 4 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 1 investigation file tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19876
19864
19855
19849
19831
19801

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

3
’95
8
’96
2
’98
4
’99
6
’02
1
’04
2
’08

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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Compare AUDI4000 to Similar Vehicles

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NHTSA Investigations

DP87002Defect PetitionClosed1986-10-30

1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the AUDI 4000?▼
The AUDI 4000 has received 26 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1980 to 1987, with 0 recalls. That averages about 4 complaints per model year.
What years of AUDI 4000 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the AUDI 4000 from 1980 to 1987 (6 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the AUDI 4000 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many AUDI 4000 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common AUDI 4000 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the AUDI 4000 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my AUDI 4000 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. AUDI 4000 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.