Model year

1995 Audi 90

Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 23, 1995 to Mar 29, 2006.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3101k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints18Close to the median 1995 sedan
Severity index5.61995 sedans average 16.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1995 Audi 90 peaked in 2000, with 4 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01234199519984200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

67% of complaints about the 1995 Audi 90 name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
12
Structure
4
Engine and cooling
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Airbags
1
Equipment
1
Lighting
1
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1995 Audi 90

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1995 Audi 90
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
98V-332Dec 23, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 enginesFuel system37,200Part replacement
97V-175Oct 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehiclesAirbags39,300Repair or modification
96V-017Jan 29, 1996Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunctionElectrical system24,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1995 Audi 90

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

18 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 29, 2006Failure Mar 1, 2006Palm Desert, CASwitch

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10155180
  2. Filed Jul 26, 2005Failure May 15, 2005Riverside, RISwitch

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10130050
  3. Filed May 27, 2004Failure May 15, 2004146,000 milesHillburn, NYElectrical system

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10074391
  4. Filed Mar 13, 2002Failure Mar 9, 2002Auburn, WAIgnition

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 759317
  5. Filed Mar 10, 2002Failure Feb 1, 2001Auburn, WAStarter assembly, Gasoline, Service brakes, Master cylinder

    THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR TURN OVER, TOWED TO DEALER TO FIND CAUSE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 785908
  6. Filed Jul 11, 2001Failure Jul 1, 2001Milford, CTSwitch, Fuses and circuit breakers, Power window devices and controls

    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

    NHTSA complaint 892495
  7. Filed Feb 22, 2001Ocean City, NJSwitch

    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

    NHTSA complaint 881113
  8. Filed Oct 24, 2000Failure Aug 2, 2000Bloomington, ILFuses and circuit breakers

    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

    NHTSA complaint 873751
  9. Filed Aug 14, 2000Failure Aug 1, 2000Delmont, MASwitch

    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

    NHTSA complaint 867700
  10. Filed Jul 14, 2000Cheshire, CTSwitch, Door, Motor

    INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION, AND POWER LOCKS OPERATE ERRATICALLY. A RECALL 96V017000 HAS BEEN ISSUED ON IGNITION SWITCH. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 865388
  11. Filed Feb 29, 2000Belmont, MAAir bags

    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

    NHTSA complaint 719465
  12. Filed Aug 16, 1999Failure Jun 22, 1999Vero Beach, FLSwitch, Interior lighting

    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

    NHTSA complaint 845146
  13. Filed Jul 22, 1999Failure Jul 21, 1999Hawthorne, NJDoor

    DOOR MYSTERIOUSLY FAILED TO LATCH AND LOCK--NO PRIOR WARNING OF FAILURE.

    NHTSA complaint 709010
  14. Filed Apr 30, 1999Failure Mar 24, 1999Vero Beach, FLDoor

    CONSUMER CLOSED DOOR AND BUZZER WENT OFF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT LOCK. DEALER TOOK LOCK APART AND FOUND THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 836121
  15. Filed Aug 30, 1998S. Euclid, OHRadio/tape deck/cd etc., Door

    ANTENNA FAILED ONCE AND DOOR LATCH FAILED TWICE.

    NHTSA complaint 540413
  16. Filed Apr 23, 1998Failure Apr 23, 1998Springfield, VAStarter assembly

    STARTER MALFUNCTIONED.

    NHTSA complaint 534705
  17. Filed Jul 14, 1997Failure Jul 7, 1997BAY Village, OHAccelerator pedalCrash

    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

    NHTSA complaint 814161
  18. Filed Mar 23, 1995Failure Mar 23, 1995Ossining, NYCooling system

    DROVE 1 MILE OFF OF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AND THE CAR OVERHEATED.PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

    NHTSA complaint 962560
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

25 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • Update91i8 May 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
  • AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
  • Edition42 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition92 Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
  • 134120253033 Jun 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
  • 133520253032 Apr 25, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
  • SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • ATE-17-05 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based supp…
  • A441455 2010334- Oct 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
  • A001348 2002047- Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
  • A191335 2025303- Mar 25, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) ha…
  • A191562 2025303- Sep 8, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has bee…
  • A191341 2025303- Jun 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has b…
  • A191450 2025303- Jun 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has be…
  • A441346 2010334- Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to appl…
  • A901341 2010353- Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating proc…
  • SB-01-15-29 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS. …
  • TSB-44-13-46 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODEL 1995-2014 ALL. …
  • TSB-44-08-14 Nov 19, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUDI: 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. *PE
  • 20056243 Feb 26, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
  • GRP24/9502 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CODING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE HAS CHANGED WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF LATEST MTOOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MMS-311). *TW
  • GRP46/9501 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW
  • GRP24/9504 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CHANGE IN CODING OF ECM WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LATEST MOTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MMS-311). *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.