How do I know if my 1998 Audi A6 has a recall?

To know if your 1998 Audi A6 has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1998 Audi A6 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1998 Audi A6 has an open recall?

If your 1998 Audi A6 is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1998 Audi A6 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1998 Audi A6 are taken care of by Audi at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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1998 Audi A6

10 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-056 · OEM 69BT

Driver's Air Bag Does Not Deploy Properly In A Crash

106,857 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 14 others

NHTSA 06V-198 · OEM JN

1998-2005 Audi A6 A6 Quattro Allroad Quattro Recall 06V198000

70,512 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 17 others

NHTSA 04V-495 · OEM JB/JG

1998-1999 Audi A6 A6 Quattro Recall 04V495000

28,300 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO REDUCE SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS HIS/HER FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 2 others

NHTSA 04V-133

1998-2004 Audi A6 A6 Quattro Allroad Quattro Recall 04V133000

172,866 Potential Units Affected

A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 19 others

NHTSA 01V-157

1998-2001 Audi A6 Quattro Volkswagen Passat Recall 01V157000

70,000 Potential Units Affected

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 8 others

NHTSA 99V-131 · OEM UH/KU

1997-1999 Audi A4 Quattro Volkswagen Passat Recall 99V131001

88,121 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 10 others

NHTSA 99V-248 · OEM UL/KW

1998-1999 Audi A8 Quattro Volkswagen Passat Recall 99V248000

51,900 Potential Units Affected

IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6 and 12 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 1998 Audi A6 is affected by a new safety recall, Audi will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1998 Audi A6 has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1998 Audi A6 for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1998 Audi A6 is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1998 Audi A6 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1998 Audi A6 for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1998 Audi A6 will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1998 Audi A6 by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1998 Audi A6 that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1998 Audi A6, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1998 Audi A6 VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Audi A6 Recalls

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There are 10 recalls that may affect your 1998 Audi A6.

Check your Audi A6 for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Audi dealership near you.