Audi 90 recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Audi 90, covering 313,900 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Audi 90 recalls by model year
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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
Recall number 98V332000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle 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.
- Risk
- Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Recall number 97V172000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- Risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V017000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Recall number 93V006000 · Recall details
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.
Recall number 90V070000 · Recall details
Questions about the Audi 90 recalls
How do I check if my Audi 90 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Audi 90 have?
6, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags and electrical system.
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