Audi Audi 1999
Model Audi made in 1999 by Audi got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, vehicle speed control and visibility. The car had one investigation (steering).
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 0001 | 10/26/2000 | 615882 | Subject regarding engine, fluctuating idle or idle speed too low. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 0004 | 10/30/2000 | 9902 | 615883 | On all models except cabriolet and tt, the heated exterior rear-view mirror element appears to be inoperative. *tt | 02/01/2001 |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | 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 | 02/20/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE03019 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/15/2003 | 09/17/2003 | STEERING WHEEL HEATER OVERHEATS | ||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/22/2005 | 90000 | 07/17/2003 | |
| Timing belt failure at 149,865 km (90,000 mi.) timing belt replacement, resurface cylinder head, replace guides and valves. also replaced water pump and thermostat. total cost $4,951.87 cdn dealership (southgate volkswagen audi inc. in edmonton alberta canada) was no help, and wanted to replace the engine at a cost of more than $10,000. repairs done at local repair shop (auto imports edmonton alberta canada) - they were excellent. wrote to audi to try to claim as a manufacturer's defect - 12 similar reports on nhtsa web site at similar mileage. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 3 | 03/12/1999 | |
| While driving brakes locked up, damaging vehicle, consumer spoke with dealer and they refused to honor recall letter.*ak as consumer tapped on the brakes, they locked up causing the vehicle to spin out of control, this has happened on 3 ocassions, when consumer arrived to the dealer he was informed that the recall part was given to another customer.*slc | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 73600 | 3 | 03/01/2002 |
| Dt: while traveling about 40 mph on newly purchased wheels and tires, consumer struck a pothole, and noticed afterwards the car was shaking and drove home. after examination, 3 of the wheels were bent on a pot hole at a speed of 40 mph. consumer felt as though vehicle was not safe to drive because it vibrated at a speed of 30 mph or more. consumer contacted tire dealer, and was told there was no warranty. consumer then explained to dealer it was unlikely that 3 wheels would bend on a pot hole. but tire dealer would not give a refund. dealer noted that, that manufacturer had similar problems with wheels bending. consumer had to have wheels replaced. borbet manufacturer wheels, german. *ak *sb *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | EDMONTON, ALBERTA CANADA | T6H 4J7 | SOUTHGATE VOLKSWAGEN AUDI INC. | 780 435-4821 |
| OH | CINCINNATI | BEECHMOUT AUDI |