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1990–1993 · 4 model years

Audi 80 recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19909 complaints
Most recalls19903 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
025791990: 9 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 2 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1990199119921993
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1993 80——100000
1992 80—18–20 mpg110000
1991 80—19 mpg220000
1990 80—19–22 mpg391010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train10
  • Electrical system2
  • Air bags1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1
  • Seat belts1