1993 Audi 90 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Audi 90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1993 Audi 90. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine cooling (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system 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.
- Fuel system5 31%
- Electrical system4 25%
- Engine cooling3 19%
- Brakes2 13%
- Air bags1 6.3%
- Equipment1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Consumer received recall #98v332000 concerning fuel injection system failure in april of 1999. Has attempted to contact dealer on several occasions, but dealer has no parts for remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #856264, filed 2000-02Electrical system: “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 milesEngine cooling: “3rd time in 14 days car in shop due to thermostat problem($300), fuel system($400), and know car stalling and smoke from underhood with temp gauge above normal. Car also taken in for cruise contol failure with no response to complaint & transmission that slips re-engaging for sudden stops. 2nd time in 14 months needing new pads/rotors!!”
NHTSA complaint #712892, filed 1999-10Mileage 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 66,000 and 82,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Audi 90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 90 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 90 quattro 4WD/AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
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
- 98V332000Dec 23, 1998Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Audi 90 1993–1995, 100 1993–1995, Cabriolet 1993–1995
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
- 97V172000Oct 6, 1997Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Audi 90 1989–1993, 100 1989–1993, 80 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.
Recall details for the 1993 Audi 90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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.
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due 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…
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: 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…
- 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Other model years of the Audi 90
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 | 146,000 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 10 | 158,360 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | 74,000 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Audi 90 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1993 Audi 90 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Audi 90 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 1993 Audi 90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 90 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Audi 90 (90, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Audi 90 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,000 miles and the middle half falls between 66,000 and 82,000 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 27, 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.