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1990 Audi 200 recalls & problems

The 1990 Audi 200 has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsOct 6, 1997

Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 97V17200054,800 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Risk
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Power trainJan 11, 1993

Axle assembly

Recall 93V006000152,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
EquipmentSep 18, 1991

Other › Labels

Recall 91V1560005,900 vehicles

Problem
THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.
Risk
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.
Fix
NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.
EquipmentApr 2, 1991

Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 91V05000020,800 vehicles

Problem
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Risk
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Fix
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

200

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.2 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

200 quattro

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.2 L · 5 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

200 quattro Wagon

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.2 L · 5 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine2000—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal2000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations