TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE WIPERS WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE MOTOR FAILED AGAIN IN 2007 AND 2008. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED EACH TIME AT THE COST OF $496. THE FAILURE AND …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE WIPERS WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE MOTOR FAILED AGAIN IN 2007 AND 2008. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED EACH TIME AT THE COST OF $496. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #10254239
50,000 miles · May 9, 2005
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I OWN AN AUDI A4, AND HAVE OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR TARNISHES SEVERALY. I HAVE PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THIS SAFETY HAZARD AND HAVE OBSERVED MANY OTHER AUDI VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR DEFECTIVE MIRRORS. RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT THIS GET LOOKED INTO AND A RECALL NOTICE BE ISSUED FOR REPLACEMENT MIRRORS.
NHTSA ODI #10120293
68,000 miles · Mar 3, 2004
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UPON STARTING VEHICLE THE IGNITION GETS STUCK IN THE CRANK POSITION. WHENEVER THIS HAPPENS WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL 00V317000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10061277
75,000 miles · Dec 18, 2003
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MY HEATER RECENTLY QUIT BLOWING HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE HAS 75K000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. I AM TOLD IT IS THE HEATER CORE. THIS SEEMS ODD AS A HEATER CORE SHOULD NEVER GO BAD OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. THE LABOR IS 14 HOURS OR ABOUT $1,200. THEN, I WAS MADE AWARE THAN THE AUDI DEALER STOCKS HEATER CORES. THIS SEEMS EV…
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MY HEATER RECENTLY QUIT BLOWING HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE HAS 75K000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. I AM TOLD IT IS THE HEATER CORE. THIS SEEMS ODD AS A HEATER CORE SHOULD NEVER GO BAD OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. THE LABOR IS 14 HOURS OR ABOUT $1,200. THEN, I WAS MADE AWARE THAN THE AUDI DEALER STOCKS HEATER CORES. THIS SEEMS EVEN MORE ODD AS IT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ENOUGH FOR THE DEALER TO WANT TO STOCK THE PART. I HAVE HAD OTHER THINGS GO WRONG ON THE CAR AND THEY ALMOST NEVER STOCK THE PART. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS HAPPENS AND AWFUL LOT. THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE THAT TYPE OF FAILURE RATE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10050728
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2003
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IN MARCH 2003, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED A FAULTY SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FOR $300. IN JUNE 2003, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. THIS TIME IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY OIL PUMP THAT WAS REPLACED AT $900. IN SEPTEMBER 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. DIAGNOSIS: FAULTY THERMOSTAT AND SENSOR. REPLACEM…
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IN MARCH 2003, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED A FAULTY SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FOR $300. IN JUNE 2003, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. THIS TIME IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY OIL PUMP THAT WAS REPLACED AT $900. IN SEPTEMBER 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. DIAGNOSIS: FAULTY THERMOSTAT AND SENSOR. REPLACEMENT COST $750. ALSO, WASHER FLUID CONTAINER CRACKED AND HAND BRAKE LEVER HANDLE CRACKED (AT DIFFERENT TIMES) -- BOTH MADE OF CHEAP QUALTIY PLASTIC.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10037535
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2001
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PUMPS ARE MADE OF HARD BRITTLE PLASTIC WHICH FAILS IN HEAT/COLD ENGINE BAY. CRACKS IN THE PUMP BODY ALLOW THE WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN (SUDDENLY) LEAVING NO ABILITY TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF BUGS/SALT. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND KEEPS A READY SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENTS ON HAND. HOWEVER COST ($60) OF PARTS AN…
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PUMPS ARE MADE OF HARD BRITTLE PLASTIC WHICH FAILS IN HEAT/COLD ENGINE BAY. CRACKS IN THE PUMP BODY ALLOW THE WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN (SUDDENLY) LEAVING NO ABILITY TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF BUGS/SALT. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND KEEPS A READY SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENTS ON HAND. HOWEVER COST ($60) OF PARTS AND DIFFICULTY OF ACCESS (1HR DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY, $80+) MAKES THIS AN EXPENSIVE FAILURE. I BELIEVE A PRICE CONCESSION SHOULD BE OFFERED FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY FAILURES AT LESS THAN REASONABLE LIFE FAILURES.
NHTSA ODI #756106
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2001
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SUNROOF OPENS BY ITSELF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749757
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2000
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WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE CAUSING POOR VISIBILTY WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO GLEAR GLASS OF ROAD SALT WHICH WAS SPRAYED ON VEHICLE BY A PASSING TRUCK. NLM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 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 inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.
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EA04017 · STUCK-OPEN Throttle
Opened Jun 30, 2004 · Closed Feb 10, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
VWOA HAS RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES THAT EXPERIENCED THE HIGHEST RATE OF THROTTLE ICING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (04V-495).THE FAILURE RATE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE EXPERIENCE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS FOR THE AUDI A4 OR VW PASSAT VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE02008 · Brake And Clutch Pedal Bracket
Opened Jan 23, 2002 · Closed Jul 12, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
No summary supplied.
EA00021 · Degraded Braking In Wet Weather
Opened Aug 11, 2000 · Closed Mar 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE00016 · Degraded Braking Wet Weather Condition
Opened Apr 4, 2000 · Closed Aug 11, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ99008 · Power Brake Booster Vacuum BY-PASS
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Nov 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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