The 1995 Audi 90 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 100,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
AIR BAGS97V1750001997-10-0839,300 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
7
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
Total complaints33
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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”
“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…”
“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”
“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”
“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”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Audi 90 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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