1999 Audi A4 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Audi A4. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 20V056000Jan 31, 2020106,857 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Audi A4 1999–2000, A6 1998–2000, TT 2000–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

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• 00V414000Dec 6, 200083,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
  Covers: Audi A4 1999, Volkswagen Passat 1999, Audi A6 1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

  Possible consequence: If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods.

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• 99V248000Sep 13, 199951,900 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
  Covers: Audi A4 1998–1999, Volkswagen Passat 1998–1999, Audi A6 1998–1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

  Possible consequence: If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods.

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• 99V131001May 21, 199988,121 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Audi A4 1997–1999, Volkswagen Passat 1998–1999, Audi A6 1998–1999

  Reported issue: 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 at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.

  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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NHTSA investigations

• EA04017Stuck-open throttleClosed · Jun 30, 2004
• PE02008Brake and clutch pedal bracketClosed · Jan 23, 2002
• EA00021Degraded braking in wet weatherClosed · Aug 11, 2000
• PE00016Degraded braking wet weather conditionClosed · Apr 4, 2000
• RQ99008Power brake booster vacuum by-passClosed · Jun 1, 1999

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