1996 Audi 90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Audi 90 complaints by model year

Owner complaints per model year, Audi 90. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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1996 Audi 90 recalls (2)

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 1996 Audi 90 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1996 Audi 90, the most recent from October 8, 1997 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.