Audi 80 1990

Model 80 made in 1990 by Audi got 13 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, power train and steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.3l.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/27/2425/34/29Regular$ 6573890821
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/30/2525/39/29Regular$ 6303890821
( 2.3L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD18/24/2121/31/24Regular$ 7503890831

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
97V172000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993V (Vehicle)5480010/13/1997ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/06/199710/10/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
NotesOwner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
93V006000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)15200001/29/1993ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/11/199301/29/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDrain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
90V070000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1989 to 03/01/1990V (Vehicle)660004/06/1990MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/10/199004/13/1990
Defect SummaryImproperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
Consequence SummaryBolt 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.
Corrective SummaryReplace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.
NotesSystem: steering lock bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with air bags.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
AIR BAGS
PE94023VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC03/07/199407/19/1994INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
 There is no summary currently available
EA94026VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC07/19/199407/28/1995INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT97V172000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
07/03/1997107/10/1996
 The battery died, called aaa and had the battery recharged. then turned the ignition on and the driver's side airbag deployed, and threw the consumer more than 5 feet away into a brick wall. *ak the air bag was deployed while jump starting the vehicle. as the result of air bag deploying, electrical components like alternator and battery were destroyed. *yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
07/03/1997107/10/1996
 The battery died, called aaa and had the battery recharged. then turned the ignition on and the driver's side airbag deployed, and threw the consumer more than 5 feet away into a brick wall. *ak the air bag was deployed while jump starting the vehicle. as the result of air bag deploying, electrical components like alternator and battery were destroyed. *yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
09/01/20029500009/01/2001
 There is an ignition problem. there is a screeching sound that other owners of later audi models have also complained about. apparently there is a recall for the later models, but i am not aware of one for that. http://www.bba-reman.com/auto-mine/audi/audia6_ignition_switch_problem.htm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
04/07/2000
 Consumer noticed dripping of gas tank. vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that leak caused by rust at top of fuel tank.*ak
POWER TRAIN
11/12/200276948204/01/1999
 While driving at 55 mph the front wheels locked without warning. the dealer stated that the transaxle seized. *ak *nm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/26/1996
 While driving 60mph, automatic transmission locked up, almost resulting in a accident. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11/07/1996
 Recall on differential done on vehicle previously. is still having the same problem with the vehicle high grinding noise, car slows down seems like hitting brakes but didn't. took car to dealer and they say the entire transaxle has to be replaced. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
05/05/20029500009/01/2001
 There is leakage in seal of the front axle shaft. i fear that if it continues then it could cause a big steering failure
02/03/1999111/26/1997
 Bearings and seals malfunctioned causing leakage. nlm
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
05/05/20029500009/01/2001
 There is leakage in seal of the front axle shaft. i fear that if it continues then it could cause a big steering failure
02/03/1999111/26/1997
 Bearings and seals malfunctioned causing leakage. nlm
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
11/25/1998104/01/1998
 The differential failure was dur to lack of oil in the chamber the vehicle still had the original component and the record kept by the original owner indicate that no differential recall work was done on this vehicle. i contact audi of america's nation consumer office and they said there was no such recall on this vehicle
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
07/23/19943
 Steering column locked up while vehicle was moving, causing accident. *dh

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CAOAKLAND94612NEGHERBON AUDI510-893-7282
CAOAKLAND94612NEGHERBON AUTO CENTER510-893-7282