Audi Audi 1998
Vehicle Details: Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 AUDI Audi.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI |
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
- 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
- 910106 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Subject regarding radio connectors. *tt
- 570101 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: A condition may exist where the remote transmitter(s) are permanently or intermittently inoperative. *tt
- 0001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Subject regarding engine, fluctuating idle or idle speed too low. *tt
- 9902 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: This bulletin provides a fluid capacity chart for 1998 and 1999 vehicles. *tt
- 9807 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Information containing possible error codes for models with panasonic cd changers. *tt
Steering wheel heater overheats investigation # PE03019
This pe was opened based on four odi complaints that the steering wheel overheats. Vw has shown that moisture and prespiration permeate the steering wheel cover causing the heating element to corrode.This corrosion may cause a small, localized area of the steering wheel to experience a brief duration of overheating.There are no reports of the steering wheel sustaining combustion. The investigation has found no occurrences of severe burning and no consumers required medical attention. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060215 |
Audi engines are notorious for sludge problems. Although audi recognizes this problem on their 4 cyl turbo engines, they do not acknowledge the problem on the 6 cly engine. My engine, with 71,000, has a severe engine sludge problem, which has cause all the seals to leak. Audi does not acknowledge the problem, and won't assist. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040630 |
Failure of the abs controller with less than 70,000 miles. The problem was confirmed by a local audi dealership. Audi was contacted and refused to make repairs. This is a significant problem for late model audi's and vw's and nhtsa should investigate the frequency of failure and require a recall. The incident date is appoximate. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001031 |
While filling the fuel tank, gasoline sprays out of the tank, under pressure, and gets all over the person filling the car, all over the car, and all over the ground. Once the spraying starts it does not stop until all pressure in the tank has vented. When this occurs is unpredctable. Audi is aware of the problem and has chosen to blame the consumer for not filling the fuel tank correctly. My wife and i have been sprayed with gas on three occasions. *ak