Audi 90 Recalls

The Audi 90 has been recalled 3 times across the 1995–1996 model years. The most recent recall, from December 23, 1998, covers the fuel injection system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Audi dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    133%
  • Electrical system
    133%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%

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.

1995 Audi 90 recalls (3)

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Audi 90 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Audi 90 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Audi 90 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.