1995 Audi 90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 90 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Audi 90. That is the most of any 90 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 67%), typically at around 146,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

- 18owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Audi 90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 67% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Audi 90 recalls (3)
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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Risk: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer has had two replacement ignition switches all of which failed shortly after replacement. *ts a recall was issued regarding the ignition switch and the dealer/manufacturer continued to use defective ignition switches. The consumer had 6 ignition switches replaced. *jb
Dt: in may the problem began. Owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. There is recall 96v017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. But owner's vehicle not included in recall due to vin. The owner contacted the regional…
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. *nm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Steering rack failed. *yh
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi 90?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Audi 90?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Audi 90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 90 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.