NHTSA investigationEA00021
Investigation EA00021: 1996–2000 Audi A4
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2002
- Model years
- 1996–2000
Subject
Degraded braking in wet weather
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Summary
There is no summary currently available
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2000 Audi A496 complaints
- 1999 Audi A4190 complaints
- 1998 Audi A4258 complaints
- 1997 Audi A498 complaints
- 1996 Audi A489 complaints
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.