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1990–1997 · 8 model years

Audi 90 recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199518 complaints
Most recalls19953 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 3 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 16 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 10 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 18 complaints, 3 recalls1996: 0 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 0 complaints, 1 recalls19901991199219931994199519961997
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1997 90——100000
1996 90——200000
1995 90—19–20 mpg3181000
1994 90—19–20 mpg2100000
1993 90—17–20 mpg2161220
1992 90——100000
1991 90—18 mpg230100
1990 90—18–20 mpg330000

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

  • Electrical system28
  • Engine and engine cooling12
  • Fuel system, gasoline8
  • Visibility6
  • Service brakes, hydraulic5
  • Structure5
  • Air bags4
  • Vehicle speed control4