CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Audi 200 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (3 reports).
1989 Audi 200 recalls
Most common 1989 Audi 200 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.*MR THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A USED ONE BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED AUDI AND GAVE THEM THE VIN AND OTHER INFORMATION. HE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR HIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS INCOMPETENT OR THEY LIED. *PH
BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM ON EFFECTS STEERING AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM/ UNKNOWN SPEED BROKEN SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. *AK
UNDERHOOD FIRE OCCURED ON VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING EB ON LIE. ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR SIEZED, RESULTING IN A UNINTERUPTED GROUND FAULT WHICH BURNED ALL THE WIRES IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THERE WAS NO CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE PROVIDED IN THE WIRING TO PREVENT A GROUD FAULT FROM OCCURING. AUDI UPGRADED SUBSUQUENT MODEL YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE WITH A FUSEABLE LINK ON THE GROUND SIDE OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE THE UPGRADE TO OWNERS OF 1984 THRU 1989 VEHICLES. COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS PREVENTED ONLY BY MY ABILITY TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES IN A RAPID MANNER.
OWNER STATES WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT HIS DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON.O WNER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE HEAD LIGHTS, CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT DUE TO THE HEADLIGHTS FOGGING. *AK
1989 Audi 200 questions
Does the 1989 Audi 200 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Audi 200: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Power Train:Axle Assembly; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Audi 200?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (3), Power Train (2), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Audi 200 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.