1995 Audi 90
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1995 Audi 90. Newest first.
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. 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 and remedy
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.
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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…
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
- Electrical 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
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Steering › Rack and pinion · Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
The vehicle would not start or turn over, towed to dealer to find cause. *yh
- Electrical system › Ignition
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Visibility › 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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses 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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak
- Air 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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · 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
- Structure › Body › Door
Door mysteriously failed to latch and lock--no prior warning of failure.
- Structure › Body › Door
Consumer closed door and buzzer went off. vehicle would not lock. Dealer took lock apart and found that the spring was broken. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Structure › Body › Door
Antenna failed once and door latch failed twice.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter malfunctioned.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Drove 1 mile off of the showroom floor and the car overheated.please explain. tt
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.
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 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.
- 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10231130Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 10216662Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10216656Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 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.
- 10128009This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10124751Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10123901Supersedes 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
- 10123882Supersedes 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) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10123764Supersedes 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 been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10123587Supersedes 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 been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10122415Supersedes 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 been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10121408Supersedes 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 apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as outlined in Elsa. Proper use of a calibrated torque wrench ensures that all wheel bolts are tightened equally and reduces the chances of repeat repairs. Using methods other than a calibrated torque wrench to attain correct wheel bolt torque may lead to problems.
- 10121365Supersedes 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 process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
- 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.
- 10054859Audi: 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.
- 10027923Audi: 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.
- 10022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
- 40051Coding the electronic control module has changed with the introduction of latest mtoor management system (mms-311).
- 40050Brake pedal squeak.
- 40047Change in coding of ecm with the introduction of the latest motor management system (mms-311).
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