Recall 93V006000: 1985–1991 Audi 80 and 5 other models
- Report received
- Jan 11, 1993
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 152,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1985–1991
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1986 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1987 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1988 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1989 Audi 1004 complaints
- 1990 Audi 1004 complaints
- 1991 Audi 10010 complaints
- 1985 Audi 2000 complaints
- 1986 Audi 2000 complaints
- 1987 Audi 2000 complaints
- 1988 Audi 2000 complaints
- 1989 Audi 2005 complaints
- 1990 Audi 2003 complaints
- 1991 Audi 20010 complaints
- 1985 Audi 40001 complaints
- 1986 Audi 40004 complaints
- 1987 Audi 40003 complaints
- 1988 Audi 40000 complaints
- 1989 Audi 40000 complaints
- 1990 Audi 40000 complaints
- 1991 Audi 40000 complaints
- 1985 Audi 500014 complaints
- 1986 Audi 500015 complaints
- 1987 Audi 500011 complaints
- 1988 Audi 50001 complaints
- 1989 Audi 50000 complaints
- 1990 Audi 50000 complaints
- 1991 Audi 50000 complaints
- 1985 Audi 800 complaints
- 1986 Audi 800 complaints
- 1987 Audi 800 complaints
- 1988 Audi 804 complaints
- 1989 Audi 807 complaints
- 1990 Audi 809 complaints
- 1991 Audi 802 complaints
- 1985 Audi 900 complaints
- 1986 Audi 900 complaints
- 1987 Audi 900 complaints
- 1988 Audi 904 complaints
- 1989 Audi 900 complaints
- 1990 Audi 903 complaints
- 1991 Audi 903 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.