Audi Cabriolet 1995

Model Cabriolet made in 1995 by Audi got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, structure and wheels. 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 gearsFWD18/26/2120/33/24Premium$ 9642950521
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/26/2121/33/25Premium$ 9642950521

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
9711039701X11/03/199754051Condition with vehicles convertible top operation is slow or inoperative. *yc03/30/1998
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/01/2001109/01/2000
 While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
09/01/2001109/01/2000
 While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
08/17/2000204/01/1998
 Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09/01/2001109/01/2000
 While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
09/01/2001109/01/2000
 While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
2
 Back window visability hazey and yellow, can't see thru it well at all and getting worse.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
09/01/2001109/01/2000
 While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc