1996 Audi A4 electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Audi A4 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have 1996 audi a4 and experiencing the same recall problem as nhtsa campaign id number: 06v403000, which is not able to return the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine. This condition causing electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become…”
filed Sep 17, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 audi a4. The contact heard a loud squealing noise outside the vehicle when he started the ignition. The rpm's increased and the ignition key failed to return to the engine running position. Immediately, the ignition key was turned manually to the "on" position to resume…”
filed Mar 31, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE…Campaign 06V403000 · Oct 23, 2006
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V317000 · Oct 11, 2000
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 1996 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.