Audi 90 Problems by Year

We compared every Audi 90 model year from 1995–1996 using 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 90 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
18complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

1995199618
Owner complaints per model year, Audi 90. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19960—2—Few
199518—3ElectricalLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median 90 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi 90 problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    1267%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    422%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    211%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    211%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    16%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 1995
    16%
  • Lightsworst: 1995
    16%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    16%
  • Steeringworst: 1995
    16%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    16%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    16%

Latest Audi 90 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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 97V-175 · Oct 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

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.

All 3 Audi 90 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi 90 should you avoid?

None of the Audi 90 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Audi 90 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (12), body & structure (4) and engine & cooling (2). Electrical complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi 90 had?

3 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Audi 90 recalls by year.

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.