1996 Audi Quattro Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Audi Quattro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Audi Quattro. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and exterior lighting (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 138,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1998 Audi Quattro. The contact received a recall notice for the headlight switch. The dealer repaired the headlight switch. However, after the repair the dashboard warning indicator lights faded on and off and occasionally remained illuminated. When the key was removed from the ignition the radio shut off and it should continue to play. The dealer advised the contact that the failures were due to the electrical system. The contact heard a loud screeching noise while making a right turn. This failure also occurred after the repairs were done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184346, filed 2007-03, 106,000 milesSteering: “In parking lot at slow speed consumer heard a snap and steering went out. Contacted dealer, out of warranty. (rack/pinion) please add additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #875339, filed 2000-11Mileage 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 106,000 and 170,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Audi Quattro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models…
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Other model years of the Audi Quattro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 60,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 11 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 47,138 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 21 | 60,498 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 9 | 77,426 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 71,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 138,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 106,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Audi Quattro have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Audi Quattro as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Audi Quattro is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1996 Audi Quattro been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Audi Quattro reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 138,000 miles and the middle half falls between 106,000 and 170,000 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.
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.