1998 Audi A4

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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   1998Complaint volume 258 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1998-08-25Engine and engine cooling98V134000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine backfires during a cold-start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter can become damaged.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.

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   1999-06-01Recall queryClosed 2000-11-14 Power brake booster vacuum by-pass
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   1999-10-05Steering99V248000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods.

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   1999-10-09Service brakes, hydraulic99V131001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully…

   Remedy: Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

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   2000-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-08-11 Degraded braking wet weather condition
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   2000-08-11Engineering analysisClosed 2002-03-29 Degraded braking in wet weather
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   2002-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-07-12 Brake and clutch pedal bracket
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   2004-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-10 Stuck-open throttle
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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2021-09-21Air bags22V471000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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Is the 1998 Audi A4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Audi A4 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi A4?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Audi A4 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.