Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a4. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised the contact that the ecu module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2001 Audi A4: ABS light or ABS activating
12 of the 131 complaints about the 2001 Audi A4 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,500
- typical mileage
- 81,400
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs module failure.
2001 audi a4 with about 105k miles on. Abs sensor is faulty and this problem is very widespread amongst audi a4s built around this time. It is a $1500 - $2000 repair for a part that really doesn't seem to go bad with this frequency in other cars. For an example of the score, see this site. This is just one of many sites with similar complaints around this issue: http://audi-vw-ABS-recall.blogspot.com/2005/07/audi-and-vw-please-recall-cars-between.html.
2001 audi a4 2.8 ABS brake system controller failure.
Abs control module failed. Modules are defective and audi should recall them. Online research shows thousands of audi/vw car owners have experienced this same problem. Cost to replace module is $1500-2000 dollars. Vw has issued recall of this ABS module, but audi has not (even though same exact part). The federal safety agency needs to put pressure on audi to recall this component, they are defective, unsafe, and could lead to accidents.
Failure of ABS brake control unit in an audi 2001 a4 while driving on the freeway with snow. It occurred in salt lake city, utah. Abs brake light came on and the ABS brakes weren't working driving on snow and needed to be replaced. $710.00 was the cost of the repair for a faulty unit and a very common problem that audi knows about it. Good thing that I was going really slow and I was exiting the slippery freeway at the time and I didn't slide. Thank you!
1. One day suddenly my audi 2001 a4 starts to show ABS and brake light to be failing. 2. The failure when diagnosed seems to be a problem with audi's ABS control unit, and that needs to be repaired. 3. I have not repaired it yet, because dealers quoted a huge price of more than 1500$ to fix the ABS control unit.
Abs electrical module that has failed and is apparently a huge problem, it affects the braking system.
I'd like to file a complant for a faulty vehicle component on my 2001 audi a4 (mileage: 30,000 miles). The ABS and brake warning lights are coming on simultaneously. I've been reading a lot of similar complaints on the internet (that's how I found this site). Dealer says there's a "fault code in the ABS control module"...and wants $1500 (!) to repair it. The ABS unit should not be failing as frequently as it seems to be in this car. For a $1500 component to malfunction when it's rarely actuated is beyond comprehension. The tsb should force audi to perform a recall and/or compensate customers for this outrageous problem.
Failure of ABS controller in 2001 audi a4 1.8t. Was told by dealer that engine heat melts soldering in unit. $1,300 estimated repair ($1,000 for part alone). Intermittent failure light and beep when driving, ABS not active when light is blinking. I've read on audi websites that this is a common failure that audi of america refuses to take steps to rectify either monetarily or through redesign of the controller to prevent future failures.
Abs is broken without any reason.t's only 2 years old but 67000 miles. Audi a4 1.8t 2001 model.
Customer states that in wet weather conditions while braking the vehicle experiences a brake loss. Mechanic modified the brakes and found the rotors to be glazed, dealer also installed water shields as per recall, however brake loss still occurs, consumer also states that the ABS does not work well.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Audi A4 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 Audi A4?
12 of 131 owner complaints about the 2001 Audi A4 (9%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2001 Audi A4?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,500 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Audi A4?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Audi A4
Loss of power 10Check engine light 7Fire or smoke 6Stalling 6Brake failure 5
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