Audi 90 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Audi 90 (1993–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 18. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (22 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 90 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 | 146,000 | 3 | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 10 | 158,360 | 2 | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | 74,000 | 2 | 6 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system22 41%
- Engine cooling7 13%
- Body and structure5 9.3%
- Fuel system5 9.3%
- Brakes5 9.3%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 7.4%
- Vehicle speed control3 5.6%
- Equipment3 5.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “Wire harness at the trunk lid (l.h.s) . Where it hinges , wires tend to break there and short which controls the brake lights, blinkers, reverse lights, dashlights. Over time from opening and closing the trunk the wire break and come into contact with the other wires. I have had my fuse blow and not know it and have had cars behind me almost hit my car or people yelling at me saying I have no break lights. I have read on many forums that this is a common problem and Audi knows about it and has yet to come up with fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231006, filed 2008-06, 82,000 miles1994: “Consumer stated that the ignition switch must be replaced. Electrical system stopped. Ts the failures correspond exactly with the consequences described in recall 96v017000. This also caused the turn signals, lights and horn to malfunction. On another occasion, the ignition would not move and could not turn the vehicle off. Brake pads worn and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10004197, filed 2003-01, 62,142 miles1995: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10074391, filed 2004-05, 146,000 milesOther Audi models
2,893 complaintsAudi A6
1,653 complaintsAudi Q5
1,348 complaintsAudi Q7
1,052 complaintsAudi A3
727 complaintsAudi S4
577 complaintsAudi A5
324 complaintsAudi TT
306 complaints
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. Methodology