Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (13.8% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 18 · 13.8% | Recalled | Recall 01V157000 · Recall 97V160000 · Recall 99V058000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 8.5% | Recalled | Recall 04V495000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 7 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 99V131001 |
| Suspension:front:control Arm | 7 · 5.4% | not available | — |
| Structure:body:bumpers | 6 · 4.6% | not available | — |
| Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 99V248000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V056000 · 2020 · reported 01/31/2020
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V198000 · 2006 · reported 06/05/2006
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V157000 · 2001 · reported 05/03/2001
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V248000 · 1999 · reported 09/13/1999
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V133000 · 2004 · reported 03/18/2004
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V131001 · 1999 · reported 05/21/1999
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V495000 · 2004 · reported 10/12/2004
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97V160000 · 1997 · reported 09/19/1997
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V058000 · 1999 · reported 03/22/1999
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL SPRAY COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V134000 · 1998 · reported 06/22/1998
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“1998 AUDI A6 FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING AT THE SEAMS. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND NO DAMAGE TO THE TANK. GARAGE FULL OF GAS FUMES AND…”NHTSA complaint 10038807 — filed 09/12/2003 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“CONSUMER STATES HE COULD SMELL A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE, A MECHANIC FOUND A FUEL LEAK DUE TO A SPLIT IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 566829 — filed 07/23/2002 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V137, HOWEVER CONSUMER IS ANGRY THAT ON THE LETTER IT STATES REPAIR WOULD BE DONE BY AUGUST 7, 2000, CONSUMER FINALLY SPOKE…”NHTSA complaint 560216 — filed 03/06/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 18 of 130 NHTSA complaints (13.8%), followed by vehicle speed control (11), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (7), suspension:front:control arm (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V056000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
