1993 Audi 100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Audi 100. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in fuel leakage.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine.
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 and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
TL* the contact owns a 1993 audi 100 cs quarto.(n/a) the contact was driving at 20 mph when he traveled over an extremely uneven road surface. The transmission oil pan fractured from the vehicle and the driver side air bag independently deployed. The passenger seat belt then autonomously released…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 audi 100 cs quarto.(n/a) the contact was driving at 20 mph when he traveled over an extremely uneven road surface. The transmission oil pan fractured from the vehicle and the driver side air bag independently deployed. The passenger seat belt then autonomously released and caused the contact to abruptly hit the windshield. The passenger suffered injuries to his eyes, head and nose. The contact sustained injury to his knee from abruptly striking the bottom of the steering wheel. He sustained second degree burns to his arms and hands. A police report was available. The dealer contact was able to locate a recall pertaining to the air bag failure (nhtsa campaign ID number: 97v172000: air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but was advised by the dealer that his vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer advised they would send an investigator to further inspect the failure. The investigator determined that the failure was caused by defective struts. The manufacturer advised they would not provide any assistance because the contact failed to have the struts changed. The contact did not believe the struts were the cause of the failure and were replaced less than 20,000 miles before the failure occurred. The vehicle was not repaired and was still in the dealer's possession. The failure and current mileage was 186,000. updated 12/01/2010. *Lj updated 12/08/10
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag sensor defective,went off by self,cause accident audi 93 100 quattro,recall listed on your site.www.safecar.gov. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Previous owner exchanged left side catalytic converter (under audi recall - right side converter not included in recall). Car started vibrating and engine overheated. Catalytic converter found to be clogged internally - same fault as with recalled left side. Cost $1500 to replace not under warranty. Major safety concern due to potentially severe engine damage caused by clogged exhaust on one side.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall notice in february, and has been trying to contact dealer to make appointment, but was told by dealer(valley motors in tiominium, md tele 410-666-7777)that no parts were available.in meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle .*ak *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring
Steering wheel started smoking, and had an electrical smell. also, local dealer has had exact incidents with other automobiles with the same make/model and year. effect IS that the entire steering electrical system can catch fire or burn out. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line, where it connects to hose, IS dripping fuel onto engine, causing potential fire hazard.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When backing out of the garage, owner smelt a strong smell of gasoline. When owner checked under the hood, could see gas leaking from the briaded fuel line. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was repaired. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Water pump failed at 60 mph with no previous indication or symptoms. All appeared normal . Timing belt was destroyed and valves bent, major engine damage.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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…
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 continuously in order to avoid gagging. audi claims that my car IS not part of the current recall regarding the leaking fuel injector. I would appreciate your help in discovering the cause of this problem and in remedying it finally. thank you.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving, the accelerator pedal came apart - the complete top broke off, fell to the side and lodged behind the remainder of accelerator mechanism. luckily, I was able to stop the car and extract it without injury. audi claims this IS normal wear and tear. they have refused to cover the repair. why IS this not a manufacturing defect?
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leaked from fuel tank.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the engine caught on fire. The dealer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire began 1/4 mile into trip.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While driving vehicle it caught fire. Owner notes that fuel lines which were leaking caused fire. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle spontaneously caught fire buring the engine and the passenger compartment.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel supply line leak
There is no summary currently available
- Underhood fuel fires
Complainants allege that underhood fuel fires occur while driving
- Underhood fires
Complainants allege that underhood fires occur while driving
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128222Due 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 suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
- 10058584Audi: 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.
- 10022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
- 40050Brake pedal squeak.
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