1998 AUDI 100

0 recalls, 3 complaints - 19 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HE NOTICED A LOUD NOISE. THE FASTER HE DROVE, THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE. THE MORE GAS HE GAVE THE VEHICLE THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Dec 16, 1998
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
FRONT SPOILER FELL OFF ONTO HIGHWAY

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 AUDI 100

19 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
200000 WHEELS3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1
A941791 2012749- Jul 31, 2017
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
A171782 2010043- May 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
ATE-17-05 Mar 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified
A441662 2010334- Oct 19, 2016
200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
SB-01-15-29 Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL
44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Tightening wheel bolts
AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
Edition92 Jun 30, 2014
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
Update91i8 May 13, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
TSB-44-13-46 Dec 9, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE
44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Tightening wheel bolts
Edition53 Sep 16, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
131020182884 Sep 5, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,
Edition42 Jul 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
133520253032 Apr 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
1335201004313 Jan 9, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
TSB-44-08-14 Nov 19, 2008
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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 Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 100

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99065 Opened: Oct 28, 1999 , Closed: Mar 31, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
EA98011 Opened: May 18, 1998 , Closed: Dec 23, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
PE98003 Opened: Jan 23, 1998 , Closed: May 18, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
UNDERHOOD FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
EA94026 Opened: Jul 19, 1994 , Closed: Jul 28, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE94023 Opened: Mar 7, 1994 , Closed: Jul 19, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available

AUDI 100 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI 100 across all model years (1973, 1996).

32 Total Recalls
122 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUDI 100 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2001 0 8 View
1998 (current) 0 3
1996 1 0 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 3 34 View
1993 3 20 View
1992 3 23 View
1991 4 11 View
1990 4 15 View
1989 3 6 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1973 2 0 View
1972 0 1 View

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