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1999 Audi A4 electrical system problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Audi A46% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Electrical System complaints
6%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

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

YearReportsShare
2020 A48972%
2018 A41739%
2017 A4611%
2015 A4316%
2014 A4310%
2013 A428%
2012 A4211%
2010 A423%
2009 A433%
2008 A495%
2007 A4105%
2006 A4217%
A4 electrical system problems by year →

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.