Model year record

1995 Audi 90

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 33 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V332000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
37,200
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-23
Owners notified
1999-04-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V175000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
39,300
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-08
Owners notified
1997-10-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Safety risk

ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V017000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
24,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-29
Owners notified
1996-04-23

Defect description

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch7
Structure: body: door4
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Air bags1
Electrical system1146,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Interior lighting1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1994 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.