CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Audi A4 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (128 reports).
1998 Audi A4 recalls
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate
The driver-side front air bag inflator in these vehicles can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing problem.
Most common 1998 Audi A4 problems
Problem areas named in the 258 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 128 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Steering | 23 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
Recall 69bt was not accomplished at McDaniels Audi of Charleston dealer. They indicated they had replaced airbag with 8D0898201A kit.
The contact owned a 1998 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH with his 12-year-old son sitting in the passenger seat, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries, however, his son sustained a broken rib and was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact recently received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS). The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON EVER SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE, THINKING THAT IT MAY BE A FAULT BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SEEING VERY COMMON PROBLEMS IN MANY WEBSITES. ANOTHER MAIN CONCERNED IS THE FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINE DESIGN CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE FROM OIL SLUDGE. MY CONCERN IS FOR FUTURE PREVENTION MEASURES.
1998 Audi A4 questions
Does the 1998 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Audi A4: Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi A4?
Based on 258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (128), Engine And Engine Cooling (30), Suspension (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Audi A4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.