1989 Audi 80 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Audi 80 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Audi 80. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by brakes (2). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes2 29%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V172000Oct 6, 1997Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Audi 80 1989–1993, 90 1989–1993, 100 1989–1993 +4 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- 93V006000Jan 11, 1993Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Audi 80 1985–1991, 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991 +3 more
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.
Recall details for the 1989 Audi 80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Audi 80.
Other model years of the Audi 80
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9 | 95,000 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Audi 80 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Audi 80 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Audi 80 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1989 Audi 80 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.