There have been 3 safety recalls for the Audi Quattro. 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 Quattro.
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 🔎 |
An improperly secured clip could cause the seat backhinge to separate from its anchor in a rear-end accident and could result in an injury to occupant(s).
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Audi Quattro |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: A securing clip on the outside of hinges of the left and right front seat back may not be properly seated due to interference with seat covering material. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Audi 5000, 1985 Audi 5000, 1986 Audi 5000, 1987 Audi 5000, 1988 Audi 5000, 1989 Audi 5000, 1984 Audi Quattro, 1985 Audi Quattro, 1986 Audi Quattro, 1987 Audi Quattro, 1988 Audi Quattro, 1989 Audi Quattro |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 10, 1990 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 6,600 |
| Apr. 10, 1990 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 600 |
| Jan. 17, 1989 | Gasoline Fuel System | 35,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Audi Quattro | 2 |
| 1989 Audi Quattro | 1 |
| 1988 Audi Quattro | 1 |
| 1987 Audi Quattro | 1 |
| 1986 Audi Quattro | 1 |
| 1985 Audi Quattro | 1 |
| 1984 Audi Quattro | 1 |