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Audi 100Model year report

1993 Audi 100 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
189,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Audi 100 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1993 Audi 100. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and air bags (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 189,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel 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 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #704350, filed 1999-03

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #766777, filed 2002-09

Air bags: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10346781, filed 2010-08, 186,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “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?”

NHTSA complaint #704349, filed 1999-03

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 186,000 and 193,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 189,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199619971998199952000200120022010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 Audi 100 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
100 FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172219$4,350
100 FWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual172419$4,350
100 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162018$4,550
100 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual162118$4,550
100 quattro Wagon 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162018$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1993 Audi 100 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Audi 100

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001663,2150———Not enough data
199420142,2223—18—Stable
199318189,5003—19—Stable
19922286,0003—19—Stable
199110121,0004—18—Not enough data

All Audi 100 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Audi 100 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1993 Audi 100 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Audi 100 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.

Has the 1993 Audi 100 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Audi 100 get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Audi 100 (100, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Audi 100 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 189,500 miles and the middle half falls between 186,000 and 193,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.