Recall 96V088000: 1996 Audi A4
- Report received
- May 23, 1996
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 3,700vehicles
- Model years
- 1996
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.
Possible consequence
This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 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.