Audi A4 Recall R/1998/106: Possible Insecurity Of Brake Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jan 1999
- Launched
- 9,192
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/106
- DVSA reference
Audi recalled A4 vehicles built between 1 July 1994 and 31 August 1995. The bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. The dealer will check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL Defect: It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control. Remedy: Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
Are You Affected?
A4 built between 1 July 1994 and 31 August 1995 may be included. Audi estimates 9,192 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/106. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/1998/047 on 1 Jul 1998, for rear left and right seat belt retractor mounting brackets may be prone to fatigue cracking. The one launched after it was R/1998/116 on 26 Jan 1999, for possible jamming of accelerator mechanism. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 1999 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/106, launched 14 January 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.