Audi Quattro recalls & problems by year
2 recalls and 94 owner complaints across 11 model years (1990–2003).
Most complaints199921 complaints
Most recalls19902 recalls
Crashes reported7in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | — | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | — | — | 0 | 21 |
| 1998 | — | — | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | — | — | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 1990 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 18 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 17 complaints
- Electrical system — 15 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 12 complaints
- Equipment — 9 complaints
- Steering — 9 complaints
- Tires — 9 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 8 complaints