Vehicle recall 05V096000 · March 15, 2005
Audi A4 and S4
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.
- Consequence
- This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2005. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
- Notes
- VW recall no. Jh. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 15, 2005
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- JH
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,965
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
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