Component Record

Audi A4 1999 Brakes Problems

99 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1999 Audi A4 - 52% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage99 complaints

99 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V131001Reported May 21, 1999 - 88,121 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 88,121 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine29 Vehicle Speed Control17 Steering15 Power Train12 Electrical System11 Air Bags8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.