1998 Audi Audi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2008-11-19 · TSB-44-08-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2007-02-26 · 20056243 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Electrical System 2001-05-24 · 910106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding radio connectors. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2001-04-10 · 570101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a condition may exist where the remote transmitter(s) are permanently or intermittently inoperative. *tt
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2000-10-26 · 0001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding engine, fluctuating idle or idle speed too low. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1999-06-22 · 9902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a fluid capacity chart for 1998 and 1999 vehicles. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.