1999 Audi A4 electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Audi A4 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car is experiencing unintended acceleration, usually, but not always, after heavy acceleration. Over 10 occurrences. Cannot remedy by pulling back the accelerator. Car must be turned off and the engine must record 0 rpm to remedy the problem. *tr”
filed Jan 28, 2012
“Bosch abs control unit has failed causing a flashing abs indicator and a solid brake light. Cause is electronic. Many documented cases found on line. Abs will not engage. Audi will not recall, but vw has recalled for the same problem. *tr”
filed Apr 8, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A4 | 89 | 72% |
| 2018 A4 | 17 | 39% |
| 2017 A4 | 6 | 11% |
| 2015 A4 | 3 | 16% |
| 2014 A4 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 A4 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 A4 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 A4 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 A4 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 A4 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 A4 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 A4 | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.