Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Audi A4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗VW/AIR BAG GROUND CONTACT WIRE
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
- Consequence
- ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The vehicle speed control is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 100% |
How 1995 compares with other A4 years
Best and worst A4 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 89 | 4 |
| 1997 | 98 | 6 |
| 1998 | 258 | 4 |
| 1999 | 190 | 4 |
| 2000 | 96 | 2 |
| 2001 | 131 | 1 |
| 2002 | 181 | 1 |
| 2003 | 210 | 3 |
| 2004 | 189 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Audi A4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 97V175000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Audi A4 problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 A4 compare with other years?
Among the 1995–2004 Audi A4 model years at least five years old, the 1995 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1998 the most (258). The 1995 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.