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1997 AUDI A4 RECALLS

1997 Audi A4

    A4 (B5, Typ 8D) generation is a 5 or 4 doors station wagon estate or sedan produced by Audi from 1995 to 1999 with petrol and diesel engines with maxspeed 133 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4023 lbs with 1213 lbs maxload.


    Model Trims

    • A4 1.6i (101 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp)
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp)
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp)
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 2.8 V6 (174 Hp)
    • A4 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp)
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 1.9 Di (75 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
    • A4 1.6i (101 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
    • A4 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp)
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)
    • A4 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp)
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp)
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic
    • A4 1.8 20V (125 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp)
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) quattro
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
    • A4 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic

    Features & Specs

    1

    5
    seats

    2

    15-34 mpg city
    27-55 mpg hwy

    3

    FWD, AWD
    drivetrain

    4

    75-193
    horsepower

    Reported Problems

    9 Total Safety Recalls Found

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Total cars affected: 87745

    • NHTSA campaign: 06E060000

    • Date of the problem: 29/06/2006

    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Total cars affected: 27176

    • NHTSA campaign: 06E049000

    • Date of the problem: 24/05/2006

    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • Total cars affected: 88121

    • NHTSA campaign: 99V131001

    • Date of the problem: 21/05/1999

    THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • Total cars affected: 39300

    • NHTSA campaign: 97V175000

    • Date of the problem: 08/10/1997

    ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Total cars affected: 28594

    • NHTSA campaign: 06V403000

    • Date of the problem: 23/10/2006

    THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Total cars affected: 27900

    • NHTSA campaign: 00V317000

    • Date of the problem: 11/10/2000

    THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    • Total cars affected: 12

    • NHTSA campaign: 97V115000

    • Date of the problem: 22/07/1997

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 28624

    • NHTSA campaign: 22V471000

    • Date of the problem: 01/07/2022

    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.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: Injury

    • Rapex alert: A12/00849/20

    • Date of the problem: 12/06/2020

    The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high-temperature cycling.

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