{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_audi_a4","year":1998,"make":"Audi","model":"A4"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V471000","date":"2022-07-01","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"69BT","units":28624,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V471000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020032","date":"2020-01-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIn a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly. This could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.","mfr_campaign":"69BT","units":9165,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020032"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999195","date":"1999-10-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly.  If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel \"loose\" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":4900,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999195"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V248000","date":"1999-09-13","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":51900,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":"1998-01-02","built_to":"1998-07-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V248000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V131001","date":"1999-05-21","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"UH/KU","units":88121,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":"1997-10-01","built_to":"1999-02-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V131001"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998126","date":"1998-06-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED.  SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.\nCORRECTION: A SCREEN RETAINING RING WILL BE INSTALLED AND DAMAGED SCREENS WILL BE REPLACED.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":1437,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998126"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V134000","date":"1998-06-22","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":19800,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":"1997-02-01","built_to":"1998-02-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V134000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}