U.S. public vehicle records

Audi 100 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

88 owner complaints analyzed

13 distinct recall campaigns

93,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1972 to 2001 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 16 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2001

1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 3; 1990: 4; 1991: 4; 1992: 3; 1993: 3; 1994: 3; 1995: 2; 1996: 1; 1998: 0; 2001: 0

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Year-by-year records

Audi 100 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
1972	1	0	Not available
1973	0	2	+2
1975	0	1	Not available
1976	0	1	0
1977	0	1	0
1985	0	1	Not available
1986	0	1	0
1987	0	1	0
1988	0	1	0
1989	4	3	+2
1990	4	4	+1
1991	10	4	0
1992	22	3	-1
1993	18	3	0
1994	20	3	0
1995	0	2	-1
1996	0	1	-1
1998	3	0	Not available
2001	6	0	Not available

Recall history

13 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

73V154000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Reported: 1973-07-23 (July 23, 1973) · Model years: 1973

NHTSA campaign record ↗

73V229000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Reported: 1973-12-03 (December 3, 1973) · Model years: 1973

NHTSA campaign record ↗

75V022000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Reported: 1975-01-05 (January 5, 1975) · Model years: 1975

NHTSA campaign record ↗

77V244000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1977-12-28 (December 28, 1977) · Model years: 1976, 1977

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". LABELS INSTALLED ON BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS MAY NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING TEXT. LACK OF THIS INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO THE USE OF IMPROPER BRAKE FLUID WHEN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS SERVICED.

Remedy: OWNER WILL BE SENT THE CORRECT LABEL FOR SELF-INSTALLATION OR, IF PREFERRED, INSTALLATION BY THE DEALER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

93V006000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly

Reported: 1993-01-11 (January 11, 1993) · Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

91V050000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

Reported: 1991-04-02 (April 2, 1991) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.

Remedy: SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

97V172000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Reported: 1997-10-06 (October 6, 1997) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

91V156000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1991-09-18 (September 18, 1991) · Model years: 1990

THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.

Consequence: VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.

Remedy: NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

01V324000 · Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Reported: 2001-10-10 (October 10, 2001) · Model years: 1991, 1992

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

93V007000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1993-01-11 (January 11, 1993) · Model years: 1992

THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP CAN WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Consequence: REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

00V084000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2000-03-20 (March 20, 2000) · Model years: 1993, 1994

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

98V332000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Reported: 1998-12-23 (December 23, 1998) · Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

96V017000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Reported: 1996-01-29 (January 29, 1996) · Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Data completeness

88 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

18.2%Usable mileage16 / 88 records

73.9%Valid incident date65 / 88 records

100.0%Valid filing date88 / 88 records

73.9%Ordered incident and filing dates65 / 88 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1998	2001
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	29.1% ODI 10146994 · 89,000 mi RECENTLY PURCHASE A USED 1992 AUDI 100 CS WAGON. WHEN I GOT IT HOME AND IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GASOLINE ODOR. I NOTICED THE PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR, AND GOT UNDER THE CAR TO CHECK IT OUT. SURE ENOUGH, THERE WAS GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINES IN MULTIPLE PLACES FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE BAY. ALL OF THE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THAT IT HAS SPRUNG LEAKS. IN CHECKING AUDI ONLINE FORUMS, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, WITH MOST PEOPLE SPLICING IN SECTIONS OF HOSE TO KEEP THEIR CARS RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING A PERSISTEN… Look up ODI 10146994 at NHTSA ↗	527.8% ODI 529773 AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 529773 at NHTSA ↗	210.0% ODI 560983 PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V084000) CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS PERFORMED DUE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAVING A MAJOR FUEL LEAK, CONSUMER IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB Look up ODI 560983 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 832548 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES, WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION BY THE DEALERSHIP (SUNSET IMPORTS). AK.YH Look up ODI 832548 at NHTSA ↗	29.1% ODI 482791 TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHILE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TW Look up ODI 482791 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	210.0% ODI 542128 CV BOOT FAILED. Look up ODI 542128 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	233.3% ODI 762241 I HAVE NOTICED SIGNIFICANT HESITATION WHEN I LAUNCH THE CAR FROM A STOP. WHEN THE CAR IS COMPLETELY STOPPED, AND I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL, A LAG OF 1-3 SECONDS IS OBSERVED. WITHIN THIS TIME RANGE, THE CAR JUST IDLES AS-IS WITHOUT MOVING FORWARD. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE FROM 10-30. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD.*AK Look up ODI 762241 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 532245 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED. Look up ODI 532245 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 709121 THE CAR IS CURRENTLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ON JUNE 25TH I DROVE THE CAR FOR 40 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I EXITED THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE WOULD RACE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD RACE SO THAT THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED 50 MILES PER HOURS. WHEN I RELEASED THE BRAKES TO PROCEED THROUGH THE LIGHT, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SPED OFF AT NEARLY FIFTY MILES PER HOUR. I DID NOT APPLY THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. IT WAS NOT SHIFTING INTO LOWER GEAR. IT WAS … Look up ODI 709121 at NHTSA ↗	29.1% ODI 10215382 · 80,000 mi 92 AUDI 100S, STUCK THROTTLE AND BRAKE BOOST FAILURE, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. FOUND THE PROBLEM AND AM POSTING IT HERE. THIS CAN KILL SOMEONE. I HOPE NHTSA DOES SOMETHING. AUDI USA WILL NOT. SEE BELOW: FOUND THE PROBLEM. MANGLED PLASTIC DEBRIS IN THE THROTTLE BODY THAT WOULD HANG UP THE PLATE INTERMITTENTLY. SHAME ON ME FOR CALLING IT ACCELERATION WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY A STUCK THROTTLE. WHAT I LEARNED IS THAT THE SMALL BRIEF THROTTLE STABS YOU DO TO KEEP GOING UPHILL OR IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN VERY HIGH RPMS IF THE THROTTLE STICKS AT MAX … Look up ODI 10215382 at NHTSA ↗	15.6% ODI 800915 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK Look up ODI 800915 at NHTSA ↗	15.0% ODI 535625 THROTTLE LINKAGE AND CONTROL FAILED. Look up ODI 535625 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 10546412 DE LA NADA EL CARRO BRINCO LA VELOCIDAD DE 65 MILLAS A 25 ESTUVIMOS A PUNTO DE TENER UN ACCIDENTE, I REPORTED THE ISSUES ON 01/04/2010 TO THE AUDI COMPANY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US AND SINCE THEM THE CAR JUMPS EVERY FIVE MINUTES FROM NORMAL SPEED TO SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 30 MILES IN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE SPEED SUPPOSED TO BE 65 MILES. I HAD OTHER INCIDENTS DRIVING IN MY WAY TO MY JOB WHERE I NEED TO DRIVE 25 MINUTES IN THE FREEWAY. *TR Look up ODI 10546412 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 481122 VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE GEAR, ALSO HIGH RPM. *SKD Look up ODI 481122 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	316.7% ODI 527603 ENGINE FIRE BEGAN 1/4 MILE INTO TRIP. Look up ODI 527603 at NHTSA ↗	210.0% ODI 563667 THE CAR HAS STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FIRST OCCURANCE DEALER REPLACED A RADIATOR SWITCH, AND TWO DAYS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*JB Look up ODI 563667 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 855517 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE. THE MORE GAS HE GAVE THE VEHICLE THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. *AK Look up ODI 855517 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	630.0% ODI 10046602 · 149,000 mi THE IGNITION FREEZES IN THE START POSITION WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 CONCERNING IGNITION FAILURE. *AK Look up ODI 10046602 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 523448 SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING COMPUTER/GAS GAUGE/WARNING BUZZER/RADIO TO FAIL. *AK Look up ODI 523448 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	210.0% ODI 10233647 I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN, 87 YEARS YOUNG, WHO OWNS A 1994 AUDI 100. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, MY VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN 1996 AT TYSON'S AUDI IN TYSONS CORNER, VA. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEALER TELLS ME MY PROBLEM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ISN'T THAT A BIT ODD? ARE IGNITION SWITCHES PARTS THAT USUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED? HAVE OTHER OWNERS OF THE RE… Look up ODI 10233647 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 10546412 DE LA NADA EL CARRO BRINCO LA VELOCIDAD DE 65 MILLAS A 25 ESTUVIMOS A PUNTO DE TENER UN ACCIDENTE, I REPORTED THE ISSUES ON 01/04/2010 TO THE AUDI COMPANY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US AND SINCE THEM THE CAR JUMPS EVERY FIVE MINUTES FROM NORMAL SPEED TO SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 30 MILES IN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE SPEED SUPPOSED TO BE 65 MILES. I HAD OTHER INCIDENTS DRIVING IN MY WAY TO MY JOB WHERE I NEED TO DRIVE 25 MINUTES IN THE FREEWAY. *TR Look up ODI 10546412 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 10051483 · 121,000 mi BOSCH FUEL DISTRIBUTOR SENSOR PLATE FAILURE, WHICH IS LOWER HALF OF UNIT. CAR STALLS, FLOODS, CREEPS, LOOSES ALL POWER, WILL NOT ACCEL OVER 20 MPH. MUST PURCHASE ENTIRE UNIT FOR OVER $1,500 USD TO REPAIR.*AK Look up ODI 10051483 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 704350 FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AUDI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHY THIS OCCURS. IT HAS BEEN PRESENT TRANSIENTLY AND IT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THE SMELL, WHEN PRESENT, IS EXTREMELY STRONG. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO AND IS ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FROM THE "SULFUR" SMELL THAT IS FREQUENTLY PRESENT IN THE WINTER. ON ONE OCCASSION, IT WAS PRESENT FOR ALMOST A WHOLE WEEK AFTER THE CAR SAT FOR THE PRECEEDING WEEK WITHOUT BEING DRIVEN. I HAD TO KEEP THE WINDOWS OPEN CONT… Look up ODI 704350 at NHTSA ↗	210.0% ODI 544803 ENGINE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. CONSUMER STATES PRIOR TO FIRE THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS OF RAW GASOLINE SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO STATES RECALL HAS NOT YET BEEN INITIATED, HOWEVER RECALL WENT INTO EFFECT 3/99, OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. (98V-332) Look up ODI 544803 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 10111709 THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT OPERATING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT AS WELL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM Look up ODI 10111709 at NHTSA ↗	29.1% ODI 10132983 DT: THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOWEVER, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. DEALER HAS NOT LOOKED AT VEHICLE. THE LIGHT CAME ON JUNE 15, 2005, AND IT STAYED ON. *AK Look up ODI 10132983 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings	Too few reports for a range	89,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10146994 · 89,000 mi RECENTLY PURCHASE A USED 1992 AUDI 100 CS WAGON. WHEN I GOT IT HOME AND IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GASOLINE ODOR. I NOTICED THE PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR, AND GOT UNDER THE CAR TO CHECK IT OUT. SURE ENOUGH, THERE WAS GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINES IN MULTIPLE PLACES FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE BAY. ALL OF THE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THAT IT HAS SPRUNG LEAKS. IN CHECKING AUDI ONLINE FORUMS, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, WITH MOST PEOPLE SPLICING IN SECTIONS OF HOSE TO KEEP THEIR CARS RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING A PERSISTEN… Look up ODI 10146994 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10147065 · 89,000 mi THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT 10146994 FILED ON 1-05-06. IT CONCERNS THE RUSTED OUT FUEL LINES ON MY 100CS WAGON FROM AUDI. I HAVE STARTED TO TEAR DOWN TO REPLACE THE LINES, AND SEE WHERE THE MAIN ISSUE SEEMS TO BE. AT ALL OF THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE FUEL LINES ON THE UNDERBODY FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. THERE WERE ACTUALLY 8 LEAKS INSTEAD OF THE THREE THAT I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT WERE PRESENT. DUE TO THE RUBBER MOUNTS BEING COMPRESSED AROUND THE LINES, NOT ALL OF THEM SHOWED THE LEAKS U… Look up ODI 10147065 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	80,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10215382 · 80,000 mi 92 AUDI 100S, STUCK THROTTLE AND BRAKE BOOST FAILURE, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. FOUND THE PROBLEM AND AM POSTING IT HERE. THIS CAN KILL SOMEONE. I HOPE NHTSA DOES SOMETHING. AUDI USA WILL NOT. SEE BELOW: FOUND THE PROBLEM. MANGLED PLASTIC DEBRIS IN THE THROTTLE BODY THAT WOULD HANG UP THE PLATE INTERMITTENTLY. SHAME ON ME FOR CALLING IT ACCELERATION WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY A STUCK THROTTLE. WHAT I LEARNED IS THAT THE SMALL BRIEF THROTTLE STABS YOU DO TO KEEP GOING UPHILL OR IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN VERY HIGH RPMS IF THE THROTTLE STICKS AT MAX … Look up ODI 10215382 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch	Too few reports for a range	145,611 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10046602 · 149,000 mi THE IGNITION FREEZES IN THE START POSITION WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 CONCERNING IGNITION FAILURE. AK Look up ODI 10046602 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10092585 · 142,222 mi CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.AK Look up ODI 10092585 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	Too few reports for a range	121,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10051483 · 121,000 mi BOSCH FUEL DISTRIBUTOR SENSOR PLATE FAILURE, WHICH IS LOWER HALF OF UNIT. CAR STALLS, FLOODS, CREEPS, LOOSES ALL POWER, WILL NOT ACCEL OVER 20 MPH. MUST PURCHASE ENTIRE UNIT FOR OVER $1,500 USD TO REPAIR.*AK Look up ODI 10051483 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

1998: 3 complaints · 2001: 4 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
1998	1	3	3
2001	2	4	4

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
1998	3	0	0
2001	4	2	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Vehicle Speed Control	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	Electrical System:Ignition:Switch	Electrical System	Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	Air Bags
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Vehicle Speed Control	0	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 10546412 DE LA NADA EL CARRO BRINCO LA VELOCIDAD DE 65 MILLAS A 25 ESTUVIMOS A PUNTO DE TENER UN ACCIDENTE, I REPORTED THE ISSUES ON 01/04/2010 TO THE AUDI COMPANY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US AND SINCE THEM THE CAR JUMPS EVERY FIVE MINUTES FROM NORMAL SPEED TO SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 30 MILES IN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE SPEED SUPPOSED TO BE 65 MILES. I HAD OTHER INCIDENTS DRIVING IN MY WAY TO MY JOB WHERE I NEED TO DRIVE 25 MINUTES IN THE FREEWAY. *TR Look up ODI 10546412 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch	0	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 10233647 I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN, 87 YEARS YOUNG, WHO OWNS A 1994 AUDI 100. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, MY VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN 1996 AT TYSON'S AUDI IN TYSONS CORNER, VA. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEALER TELLS ME MY PROBLEM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ISN'T THAT A BIT ODD? ARE IGNITION SWITCHES PARTS THAT USUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED? HAVE OTHER OWNERS OF THE RE… Look up ODI 10233647 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	1 ODI 10546412 DE LA NADA EL CARRO BRINCO LA VELOCIDAD DE 65 MILLAS A 25 ESTUVIMOS A PUNTO DE TENER UN ACCIDENTE, I REPORTED THE ISSUES ON 01/04/2010 TO THE AUDI COMPANY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US AND SINCE THEM THE CAR JUMPS EVERY FIVE MINUTES FROM NORMAL SPEED TO SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 30 MILES IN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE SPEED SUPPOSED TO BE 65 MILES. I HAD OTHER INCIDENTS DRIVING IN MY WAY TO MY JOB WHERE I NEED TO DRIVE 25 MINUTES IN THE FREEWAY. *TR Look up ODI 10546412 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10233647 I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN, 87 YEARS YOUNG, WHO OWNS A 1994 AUDI 100. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, MY VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN 1996 AT TYSON'S AUDI IN TYSONS CORNER, VA. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEALER TELLS ME MY PROBLEM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ISN'T THAT A BIT ODD? ARE IGNITION SWITCHES PARTS THAT USUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED? HAVE OTHER OWNERS OF THE RE… Look up ODI 10233647 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Air Bags	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

8 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10146994 · 89,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASE A USED 1992 AUDI 100 CS WAGON. WHEN I GOT IT HOME AND IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GASOLINE ODOR. I NOTICED THE PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR, AND GOT UNDER THE CAR TO CHECK IT OUT. SURE ENOUGH, THERE WAS GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINES IN MULTIPLE PLACES FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE BAY. ALL OF THE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THAT IT HAS SPRUNG LEAKS. IN CHECKING AUDI ONLINE FORUMS, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, WITH MOST PEOPLE SPLICING IN SECTIONS OF HOSE TO KEEP THEIR CARS RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING A PERSISTEN…

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ODI 10147065 · 89,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT 10146994 FILED ON 1-05-06. IT CONCERNS THE RUSTED OUT FUEL LINES ON MY 100CS WAGON FROM AUDI. I HAVE STARTED TO TEAR DOWN TO REPLACE THE LINES, AND SEE WHERE THE MAIN ISSUE SEEMS TO BE. AT ALL OF THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE FUEL LINES ON THE UNDERBODY FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. THERE WERE ACTUALLY 8 LEAKS INSTEAD OF THE THREE THAT I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT WERE PRESENT. DUE TO THE RUBBER MOUNTS BEING COMPRESSED AROUND THE LINES, NOT ALL OF THEM SHOWED THE LEAKS U…

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ODI 529773

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 121,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 481122

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE GEAR, ALSO HIGH RPM. *SKD

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ODI 10051483 · 121,000 mi

BOSCH FUEL DISTRIBUTOR SENSOR PLATE FAILURE, WHICH IS LOWER HALF OF UNIT. CAR STALLS, FLOODS, CREEPS, LOOSES ALL POWER, WILL NOT ACCEL OVER 20 MPH. MUST PURCHASE ENTIRE UNIT FOR OVER $1,500 USD TO REPAIR.*AK

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ODI 827412

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILLS EXISTS. *AK DEALER RESET THROTTLE POSITION ADAPTION AND REPLACED THE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE, STALLING HAS NOT OCCURRED ANYMORE. *SLC

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 539937

AUTOMATIC SHIFT SELECTOR HAD A PLASTIC INTERNAL PART BRAKE. COULD BE PLACED IN DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL.

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Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 125,430 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10488646 · 125,430 mi

I TOOK MY AUDI 2001 ALLROAD QUATTRO 2.7T TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK ON THE VALVES ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. I AM AWARE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT MODEL REGARDING THE GAS TANK. *TR

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b