1986 Audi 4000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Audi 4000 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).

3Recalls
4Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Audi 4000 recalls

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 93V006Jan 11, 1993152,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 87V069May 18, 198725,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 86V113Aug 18, 19868,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Audi 4000 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train1

What owners report

2002-06-04, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR PAD STUCK TO THE FLOOR, COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE , AND HIT A TREE.*AK
1998-03-10, Power Train
THE DIFFERENTIAL GREASE HAS EVAPORATED AND THERE IS APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS AND GEARS. AUDI CLAIMS THIS VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER CAMPAIGN #93V006000.
1996-06-24, Vehicle Speed Control
WIFE PARKED VEHICLE, PUT IN PARKED, VEHICLE STILL RUNNING, TRIED TO REMOVE KEY, VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, VEHICLE HIT TREE, STOPPED ON ITS OWN. *AK
1995-07-07, Vehicle Speed Control
DEFECTIVE IDLE STABILIZER CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (87V-069). *AK

1986 Audi 4000 questions

Does the 1986 Audi 4000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1986 Audi 4000: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Audi 4000?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Audi 4000 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.

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