AUDI A4 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

AUDI A4 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of AUDI A4 recalls and defective parts found on AUDI A4 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the AUDI A4 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For AUDI A4

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
2003 AUDI A4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall
2003 AUDI A4	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Units affected: 34358	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Report Date: 2007-08-28
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
1996-1997 AUDI A4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall
1996-1997 AUDI A4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Units affected: 28594	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Report Date: 2006-10-23
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
2003 AUDI A4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall
2003 AUDI A4	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Units affected: 74000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Report Date: 2006-01-23
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
1999 AUDI A4 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Recall
1999 AUDI A4	STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Units affected: 83000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 2000-12-06
Summary: 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.
1996-1997 AUDI A4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall
1996-1997 AUDI A4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Units affected: 27900	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 2000-10-11
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
1998-1999 AUDI A4 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Recall
1998-1999 AUDI A4	STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Units affected: 51900	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 1999-09-13
Summary: 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.
1997-1999 AUDI A4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1997-1999 AUDI A4	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 88121	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 1999-05-21
Summary: 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.
1998 AUDI A4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Recall
1998 AUDI A4	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Units affected: 19800	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 1998-06-22
Summary: 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.
1995-1997 AUDI A4 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall
1995-1997 AUDI A4	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Units affected: 39300	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 1997-10-08
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
1997 AUDI A4 SEAT BELTS:REAR Recall
1997 AUDI A4	SEAT BELTS:REAR Units affected: 12	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Report Date: 1997-07-22
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.