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1999 Audi A4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1999 Audi A4, and owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
190
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–24
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1999 Audi A4

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 20V056000 Reported 106,857 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi…

  2. Connecting (steering)

    NHTSA 00V414000 Reported 83,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods.

  3. Connecting (steering)

    NHTSA 99V248000 Reported 51,900 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V131001 Reported 88,121 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    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.

    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.

190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Audi A4 have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,379 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 30 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis. The v”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2016 · Air bags

“As i was opening the hood of the car to fill up the window washer, the hood did not stay up as usual. It started to close and it hit my head on the way down. I am wondering if there have been other re”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2012 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1999 Audi A4 (A4 Avant quattro, A4 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–24 mpg
City / Highway16–20 / 25–29
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engine4/6 cyl, 1.8/2.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Audi A4 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A4 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Audi A411
1996 Audi A4489
1997 Audi A4698
1998 Audi A44258
1999 Audi A44190
2000 Audi A4296
2001 Audi A41131
2002 Audi A41181
2003 Audi A43210
2004 Audi A42189
2005 Audi A43219
2006 Audi A43295
2007 Audi A43196
2008 Audi A44175
2009 Audi A42120
2010 Audi A4064
2011 Audi A4011
2012 Audi A4019
2013 Audi A4024
2014 Audi A4032
2015 Audi A4019
2016 Audi A4011
2017 Audi A4155
2018 Audi A4144
2019 Audi A4110
2020 Audi A43128
2021 Audi A4411
2022 Audi A436
2023 Audi A4010
2024 Audi A402
2025 Audi A401

Checking a specific 1999 Audi A4

How do I know if my 1999 Audi A4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1999 Audi A4; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V414000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Audi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.