CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Audi 90 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (7 reports).
2Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1993 Audi 90 recalls
Most common 1993 Audi 90 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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 DRIVE
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
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
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
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
1993 Audi 90 questions
Does the 1993 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1993 Audi 90: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Audi 90?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Audi 90 has been fixed?
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