Recall campaign96V017000
Recall 96V017000: 1994–1996 Audi 100 and 5 other models
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Report received
- Jan 29, 1996
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 24,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1994–1996
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
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Possible consequence
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1994 Audi 10020 complaints
- 1995 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1996 Audi 1000 complaints
- 1994 Audi 9010 complaints
- 1995 Audi 9018 complaints
- 1996 Audi 900 complaints
- 1994 Audi A62 complaints
- 1995 Audi A616 complaints
- 1996 Audi A651 complaints
- 1994 Audi Cabriolet2 complaints
- 1995 Audi Cabriolet3 complaints
- 1996 Audi Cabriolet8 complaints
- 1994 Audi S47 complaints
- 1995 Audi S41 complaints
- 1996 Audi S40 complaints
- 1994 Audi S60 complaints
- 1995 Audi S620 complaints
- 1996 Audi S61 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.