There have been 3 safety recalls for the Audi 80. 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 80.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
Bolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition key and attempts to move the car; this total loss of steering control could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Audi 80, 1990 Audi 90, 1990 Audi Quattro |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Recall Summary: Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 6, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 54,800 |
| Jan. 11, 1993 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 152,000 |
| Apr. 10, 1990 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 6,600 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Audi 80 | 1 |
| 1992 Audi 80 | 1 |
| 1991 Audi 80 | 2 |
| 1990 Audi 80 | 3 |
| 1989 Audi 80 | 2 |
| 1988 Audi 80 | 1 |
| 1987 Audi 80 | 1 |
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1 |
| 1985 Audi 80 | 1 |