1998 Audi A4 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Audi A4, 1% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1998 Audi A4. While applying pressure to the brake pedal, the contact noticed that the wheels on the vehicle appeared to move in an outward direction. Also, when turning, she heard a loud grinding noise and the steering column became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v248000 (steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting). The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10226659, filed 2008-05, 92,000 miles“While backing out of driveway there were no brakes. Vehicle was towed to automobile shop, and mechanic verified that wheel itself rubbed brake line every time vehicle was turned to left, wearing a hole in line, and causing brake failure.”
NHTSA complaint #877542, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10128009Oct 19, 2016This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10250950Oct 21, 2014Tightening wheel bolts
- 10124751Oct 12, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10251027Dec 9, 2013Tightening wheel bolts
- 10121408Dec 9, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact…
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Audi A4
125 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology