Audi 90 1995

Model 90 made in 1995 by Audi got 33 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.8l engine.

Model 1995

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/26/2120/34/25Premium$ 9644950522
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/27/2221/34/25Premium$ 9214950522
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/26/2222/34/26Premium$ 9214950522
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD19/25/2121/32/25Premium$ 9644950522

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
97V175000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 07/01/1994 to 09/30/1996V (Vehicle)3930010/13/1997MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/08/199710/10/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Consequence SummaryActivation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
96V017000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 01/01/1994 to 12/01/1995V (Vehicle)2400004/23/1996ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/29/199602/01/1996
Defect SummaryDefective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Consequence SummarySome electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ignition switch.
NotesSystem: electrical; ignition; switch. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
98V332000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1995V (Vehicle)3720004/09/1999ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/23/199812/23/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all fuel injectors.
NotesOwner notification began april 9, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
GRP24/950402/01/199524-95-0240047Change in coding of ecm with the introduction of the latest motor management system (mms-311). *tw11/01/1995
GRP24/950202/01/199540051Coding the electronic control module has changed with the introduction of latest mtoor management system (mms-311). *tw11/01/1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
GRP46/950102/01/199540050Brake pedal squeak. *tw11/01/1995
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
03/01/1995
 Please let me know how to get my airbag fixed. if a recall has been issued, i should be able to have the problem fixed. i've been trying for about six months to have the dealer fix this, but they say they can't get the parts. please let me know what to do. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/15/20041460001
 The vehicle's electrical system has malfunctioned. a recall has been issued, however the vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. please provide any additional information. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/01/2001
 When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak
08/02/20000
 When turning on car blinkers, a/c, will not work, then, consumer has to shut off car , then turn back on. consumer stated this problem has occurred several times.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
03/09/2002102/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/01/2006603/01/1995
 Consumer has had two replacement ignition switches all of which failed shortly after replacement. *ts a recall was issued regarding the ignition switch and the dealer/manufacturer continued to use defective ignition switches. the consumer had 6 ignition switches replaced. *jb
05/15/20053
 Dt: in may the problem began. owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. there is recall 96v017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. but owner's vehicle not included in recall due to vin. the owner contacted the regional office of audi, but they would not help. there is a problem with the electrical system as well. when car is started, sometimes the windshield wipers don't work or the windows won't roll down. when the key is shut off, and slowly turned back on, the electrical system will be fine. once happened while driving down a highway at about 70 mph. the key physically moved to the accessory position, and the car stalled. the entire electrical system shut down when it stalled. the car still had manual steering and manual brakes. then owner eased into emergency lane and put the car in park and started it back up again. then, vehicle stalled on july 21, 2005 while the owner's husband was driving 80 mph, and the key went to the accessory position again and car stalled. the steering locked, and the brakes were barely working. there are no other problems with the vehicle. it is regularly serviced. the car has been put on the diagnostic machine, and mechanic advised that it showed no codes, this happened on july 6 2005. the owner will take the car back to mechanic if she can get the car started. *ak
07/01/2001
 When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak
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 Vehicle was bought used by consumer, and dealer claimed recall 96v017000 was performed prior,but part has failed again. *ak there was starter switch recall but the dealer stated that the recall was performed during the previous owner of the vehicle. *yh
08/01/20000
 When turning on ignition certain accessories will not work. consumer has to stop car and restart it. took to dealer, and they replaced switch under warranty, and consumer had to pay twice. this is the forth time that consumer has had to have an ignition switch put in. consumer felt audi never fixed the problem. *ak
 Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak
06/22/1999
 The ignition switch failed to start engine when turned on. instrument panel lights did not come on. took to dealer & had it replaced. problem still exists. took to different dealer & replaced switch again. ignition switch under recall #96v017000 which had also failed. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
02/01/2001103/01/2002
 The vehicle would not start or turn over, towed to dealer to find cause. *yh
04/23/1998
 Starter malfunctioned.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/23/1995
 Drove 1 mile off of the showroom floor and the car overheated.please explain. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/01/2001103/01/2002
 The vehicle would not start or turn over, towed to dealer to find cause. *yh
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
09/01/1997
 Antenna failed once and door latch failed twice.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
06/22/1999
 The ignition switch failed to start engine when turned on. instrument panel lights did not come on. took to dealer & had it replaced. problem still exists. took to different dealer & replaced switch again. ignition switch under recall #96v017000 which had also failed. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
02/01/2001103/01/2002
 Brake master cylinder failed. *yh
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
02/01/2001103/01/2002
 Steering rack failed. *yh
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
 Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak
07/21/1999103/01/1997
 Door mysteriously failed to latch and lock--no prior warning of failure.
03/24/199901/16/1995
 Consumer closed door and buzzer went off. vehicle would not lock. dealer took lock apart and found that the spring was broken. *ak
09/01/1997
 Antenna failed once and door latch failed twice.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR
02/01/2001103/01/2002
 Idler stabilizer unit failed. *yh
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
07/07/1997204/06/1995
 The accelerator stuck, and when the brakes were applied the engine continued to rev; and the car went off the road, and landed in a yard between two houses. *ak
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
07/01/2001
 When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
 Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak