Audi · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 1999 model year only.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 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 inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L, V6 5-VALVE ENGINES, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WHILE DRIVING DURING EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THE THROTTLE MAY FREEZE IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE THROTTLE BODY.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 1998-2001 Audi A6, A8, and TT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI). These inflators may absorb moisture, causing improper airbag deployment and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the inflator free of…
Audi has issued recall 00V414000 for certain 1999 Audi A6 and A8 models due to potentially faulty steering tie rod seals. This issue can allow moisture and dust to enter the swivel bearing mechanism, leading to wear and diminished steering control. Dealers will replace the affected tie rods at no…
Audi has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 99V248000) for 1998-1999 A6 and A8 models concerning steering tie rod seals. Improperly sealed tie rods can allow moisture and dust to enter, causing wear and potentially diminishing steering control. Owners should contact their dealer for a free tie rod…
A recall (NHTSA ID: 99V131001) has been issued for certain 1998-1999 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The issue involves a control valve in the brake vacuum hose that may not function correctly in temperatures below -4°F, potentially leading to insufficient brake assist.
Audi has issued a recall, NHTSA ID 99V058000, for certain 1998-1999 A6 models due to a potential fuel spray issue during refueling. This can occur if the engine is running, leading to fuel ejection from the filler neck. Owners receive a new manual page and a label.