There have been 13 safety recalls for the Audi 100. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi 100.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Audi 100, 1994 Audi 100, 1995 Audi 100, 1993 Audi 90, 1994 Audi 90, 1995 Audi 90, 1993 Audi Cabriolet, 1994 Audi Cabriolet, 1995 Audi Cabriolet |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Audi 100, 1990 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 100, 1992 Audi 100, 1993 Audi 100, 1989 Audi 200, 1990 Audi 200, 1991 Audi 200, 1992 Audi 200, 1993 Audi 200, 1989 Audi 80, 1990 Audi 80, 1991 Audi 80, 1992 Audi 80, 1993 Audi 80, 1989 Audi 90, 1990 Audi 90, 1991 Audi 90, 1992 Audi 90, 1993 Audi 90, 1989 Audi Coupe, 1990 Audi Coupe, 1991 Audi Coupe, 1992 Audi Coupe, 1993 Audi Coupe, 1989 Audi S4, 1990 Audi S4, 1991 Audi S4, 1992 Audi S4, 1993 Audi S4, 1989 Audi V8, 1990 Audi V8, 1991 Audi V8, 1992 Audi V8, 1993 Audi V8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with Audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Audi 100, 1995 Audi 100, 1996 Audi 100, 1994 Audi 90, 1995 Audi 90, 1996 Audi 90, 1994 Audi A6, 1995 Audi A6, 1996 Audi A6, 1994 Audi Cabriolet, 1995 Audi Cabriolet, 1996 Audi Cabriolet, 1994 Audi S4, 1995 Audi S4, 1996 Audi S4, 1994 Audi S6, 1995 Audi S6, 1996 Audi S6 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Reduced brake assist could result in increased stoppingdistance and a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Audi 100 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: The blades in the brake vacuum booster pump can wear prematurely, causing reduced brake assist pressure when the brake pedal is applied. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Audi 100, 1986 Audi 100, 1987 Audi 100, 1988 Audi 100, 1989 Audi 100, 1990 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 100, 1985 Audi 200, 1986 Audi 200, 1987 Audi 200, 1988 Audi 200, 1989 Audi 200, 1990 Audi 200, 1991 Audi 200, 1985 Audi 4000, 1986 Audi 4000, 1987 Audi 4000, 1988 Audi 4000, 1989 Audi 4000, 1990 Audi 4000, 1991 Audi 4000, 1985 Audi 5000, 1986 Audi 5000, 1987 Audi 5000, 1988 Audi 5000, 1989 Audi 5000, 1990 Audi 5000, 1991 Audi 5000, 1985 Audi 80, 1986 Audi 80, 1987 Audi 80, 1988 Audi 80, 1989 Audi 80, 1990 Audi 80, 1991 Audi 80, 1985 Audi 90, 1986 Audi 90, 1987 Audi 90, 1988 Audi 90, 1989 Audi 90, 1990 Audi 90, 1991 Audi 90 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10, 2001 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 4,300 |
| Mar. 20, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 11,000 |
| Dec. 23, 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 37,200 |
| Oct. 6, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 54,800 |
| Jan. 29, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 24,000 |
| Jan. 11, 1993 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 152,000 |
| Jan. 11, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 7,000 |
| Sep. 18, 1991 | Equipment:other:labels | 5,900 |
| Apr. 2, 1991 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 20,800 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Equipment:other:labels | 11,800 |
| Jan. 5, 1975 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 2,000 |
| Dec. 3, 1973 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 16,000 |
| Jul. 23, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 12,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1995 Audi 100 | 2 |
| 1994 Audi 100 | 3 |
| 1993 Audi 100 | 3 |
| 1992 Audi 100 | 3 |
| 1991 Audi 100 | 4 |
| 1990 Audi 100 | 4 |
| 1989 Audi 100 | 3 |
| 1988 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1987 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1 |
| 1973 Audi 100 | 2 |