1990 Audi V8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Audi V8. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Audi V8. Newest first.
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.
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle IS incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. according to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire.…
Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. according to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire. audi IS not extending the same repair to my car because it IS not within the scope of the recall, although the systems are the same as are the problems
- Vehicle speed control
The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. the consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. please provide any further information.
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v-324 due to the vin, the consumer feels the vehicle IS subject to the same risk of failure and fire.
- Air bags › Side/window
While driving driver's side air bag deployed without being in an accident. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Nhtsa already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice IS to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the nhtsa report. my speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving approximately 60 mph, in the process of braking, the steering wheel vibrates out of control until the speed reaches 25 to 30 mph, then the vehicle operates close to normal. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The rotors have to be replaced every (10,000-15,000) miles because of warping. Because of the warped rotors, when braking, the vehicle goes into a uncontrollable shaking virbration. In the last 2 1/2 years (3) sets of rotors have been replaced. Rotors need to be replaced a (4TH) time. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment · Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer IS angry that he never received recall notice. *slc
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