The 1993 Audi 90 has 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (7 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints16filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
NHTSA recall 98V332000 · Dec 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA recall 97V172000 · Oct 6, 1997 · 54,800 vehicles · opened 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.
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
90
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
90 quattro
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel
90
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/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 area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system
7
0
3
0
—
Engine and engine cooling Cooling system › Fan; Cooling system
6
0
0
0
—
Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood; Ignition
4
0
1
0
—
Visibility Windshield wiper/washer; Defroster/defogger/hvac system
4
0
0
0
—
Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal
3
0
0
0
—
Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc › Caliper; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
0
0
0
—
Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch; Trunk lid › Lock
2
0
0
0
—
Exterior lighting Headlights; Turn signal
2
0
0
0
—
Structure Body › Door
1
0
0
0
—
Air bags
1
0
0
0
—
Steering Column locking › Anti-theft device
1
0
0
0
—
Power train Automatic transmission
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jul 18, 2008 · 66,000 miles · crash · 2 injuriesSuspension › Front TIE RODS MIDAS AUTO REPAIR CENTER PUT ON MY 1993 AUDI 90 CS WHERE BOTH DEFECTIVE THAT THEY GOT FROM CAR QUEST. THE DAY THE TIE RODS FAILED WAS WHEN I AND MY WIFE WHERE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVE THROUGH AT TACO BELL ON WILSON STREET IN BREWER MAINE. THE FRONT PASSENGERS RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD CAME UNDONE AND SEPARATED FROM THE STRUT HOUSING WHERE IT BOLTS DOWN TO IT AND CAUSED MY WHEEL WHICH WAS IN A STRAIGHT POSITION TO COCK RIGHT AND I LOOSING CONTROL TOTALLY OF THE CAR AND DRIVING UP OVER A LARGE CURB ALMOST INTO A BUILDING. IT FELT LIKE THE WHEEL HAD COME RIGHT OFF THE CAR. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD FROZE UP AND ALSO WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME OF EVEN WORSE IF IT WERE…
Jun 14, 2008 · 82,000 milesElectrical system WIRE HARNESS AT THE TRUNK LID (L.H.S) . WHERE IT HINGES , WIRES TEND TO BREAK THERE AND SHORT WHICH CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, REVERSE LIGHTS, DASHLIGHTS. OVER TIME FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUNK THE WIRE BREAK AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE OTHER WIRES. I HAVE HAD MY FUSE BLOW AND NOT KNOW IT AND HAVE HAD CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT MY CAR OR PEOPLE YELLING AT ME SAYING I HAVE NO BREAK LIGHTS. I HAVE READ ON MANY FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND AUDI KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HAS YET TO COME UP WITH FIX. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR HAVE SOMEONE HIT AND KILLED FOR NOT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS OR DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS. *TR
May 19, 2001 · fireFuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL (98V-332) REPAIR WORK ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MAY 18, 2001, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE THE NEXT DAY IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *MJS
Sep 25, 2000Exterior lighting › Headlights WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEFROST, AIR-CONDITIONER / HEAT SYSTEM. AUDI HAS RECALLED 24,000 MODELS FROM '94 - '96 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THEY SAID I WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY UNRESPONSIVE TO MY PROBLEMS IN THE PAST SO I THOUGHT I WOULD START FROM THE TOP AND GO DOWN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. ALAN TOLER. *AK
Oct 17, 2000Wheels ON 10/17/00 , THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL OF THIS VEHICLE BROKE AWAY FROM THE ROTOR. SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER, LUCKILY NO INJURIES. UNFORTUNATELY, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN OVER THE WHEEL WHICH HAD CONTINUED DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC SUGGESTED METAL FATIGUE. SENT NOTIFICATION TO AUDI CLIENT RELATIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. ALSO, SUGGESTED AUDI LOOK INTO MY INCIDENT WITH AN EYE TOWARDS PUBLIC SAFETY. I HAVE THE FAULTY WHEEL ALONG WITH THE ROTOR AT MY RESIDENCE FOR ANYONE TO INSPECT. I ALSO REQUESTED AUDIT TO INSPECT ALL MY WHEELS AND ALSO THE WHEELS OF MY OTHER 1994 AUDI 90 CS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IF METAL FATIGUE WAS THE CAUSE. *AK
Feb 4, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #98V332000 CONCERNING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE IN APRIL OF 1999. HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NO PARTS FOR REMEDY. *AK *ML
Jan 20, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 98V332000. CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Mar 1, 1999Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-332). *MJS
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
EA98011 · opened May 18, 1998 · closed Dec 23, 1998 · led to recall 98V332000UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
PE98003 · opened Jan 23, 1998 · closed May 18, 1998UNDERHOOD FIRES COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING