2001 Audi A4: fire, smoke or burning smell

6 of the 131 complaints about the 2001 Audi A4 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 149,217
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2013
2
2012
1
2009
4
2007
1
2006
4
2005
3
2004
1
2003
5
2002
6
2001
6
2000
1
1999
2
1998
3
1997
1

What owners say

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine · 167,000 miles · MS · fire

2001 audi a4 quattro 2.8l. As driving smoke was coming from hood.. Park and realize the engine was on fire. It look like it started by the passenger side headlight and spread. I read that audi had a recall on head light switch but did not rec, a recall letter. Not exactly sure where the fire started my audi caught on fire. I dont't have pictures to upload but I will soon. I am very hurt to know that the car I enjoyed driving caught on fire/disappointed with audi

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Seats · 149,217 miles · MO

While using my heater on my seats and a pillow for additional back support, I noticed smoke and burning smell when pulling into my driveway. When getting out of my car I noticed that my pillow was leaking...and upon pulling the pillow off the drivers seat, it was damaged/burned through. I also noticed that a burned hole the size of a quarter is now quite visible. Worried that this may cause a car fire.

Filed Jul 12, 2009 · Engine · 6,700 miles · CA · fire

The "check engine" light on my 2001 audi a4 quattro came on and was running somewhat roughly. I called the dealerships service department and they told me to bring it in. On the 8-mile freeway drive the engine caught fire and destroyed the engine.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · WI

Tl*- the contact has a 2001 audi a4 and stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, he started smelling an odor coming from the driver's seat of the vehicle. He pulled over to the side of the road and notice that there was smoke coming from underneath the seat, seconds after the contact got out of the vehicle the air bag deployed without prior warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle had a short in the electrical wiring. Contact can provide copy of invoice repair if needed. The current and failure mileage were both 200,000 miles.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Engine · CA · fire

While driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle lost power with the dashboard flashing. The consumer began smelling burnt wires and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer pulled over and opened the hood. Upon doing so, flames shot out.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · WV · fire

Vehicle was sitting for two hours with engine off. Consumer noticed smoke coming from out of the dash, and flames came through the passenger seat. Vehicle's battery was unhooked and fire went out. Radio and window were functioning on their own.