{"vehicle":{"id":"1999_audi_a4","year":1999,"make":"Audi","model":"A4"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V056000","date":"2020-01-31","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"69BT","units":106857,"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/20V056000"},{"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":"2002104","date":"2001-03-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles the tie rods of the steering assembly may be inadequately sealed to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. 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. Correction: Dealers will replace the tie rods.","mfr_campaign":"LW","units":2853,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Recalls Audit","match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2002104"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V414000","date":"2000-12-06","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":"WL/LW","units":83000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A4"],"built_from":"1998-08-01","built_to":"1999-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V414000"},{"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"}],"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."]}