Audi 100 Problems by Year

We compared every Audi 100 model year from 1995–2001 using 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 100 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
6complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199520016
Owner complaints per model year, Audi 100. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20016——TransmissionFew
19950—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median 100 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi 100 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2001
    350%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2001
    233%
  • Lightsworst: 2001
    117%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2001
    117%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2001
    117%

Latest Audi 100 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-332 · Dec 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 96V-017 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles

Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi 100 should you avoid?

None of the Audi 100 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Audi 100 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (3), fuel & propulsion system (2) and lights (1). Transmission complaints peak in the 2001 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi 100 had?

2 recalls across 1995–2001. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.