1993 AUDI 100

3 recalls, 20 complaints - 7 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.

11,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

37,200 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

54,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

20 total complaints 3 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jul 2, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMELY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT THEN AUTONOMOUSLY RELEASED AN... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 15, 2009

AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE,WENT OFF BY SELF,CAUSE ACCIDENT AUDI 93 100 QUATTRO,RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE.WWW.SAFECAR.GOV. *TR

Incident date: Jul 15, 2002

PREVIOUS OWNER EXCHANGED LEFT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (UNDER AUDI RECALL - RIGHT SIDE CONVERTER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL). CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOUND TO BE CLOGGED INTERNALLY - SAME FAULT AS WITH RECALLED LEFT SIDE. COST $1500 TO REPLACE NOT UNDER WARRANTY.... Read more

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER(VALLEY MOTORS IN TIOMINIUM, MD TELE 410-666-7777)THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE .*AK *SLC

Incident date: May 3, 2000

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING, AND HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. ALSO, LOCAL DEALER HAS HAD EXACT INCIDENTS WITH OTHER AUTOMOBILES WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. EFFECT IS THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN CATCH FIRE OR BURN OUT. *AK

FUEL LINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO HOSE, IS DRIPPING FUEL ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Incident date: Mar 22, 1999

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, OWNER SMELT A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN OWNER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, COULD SEE GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRIADED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.

FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AUDI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHY THIS OCCURS. IT HAS BEEN PRESENT TRANSIENTLY AND IT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THE SMELL, WHEN PRESENT, IS EXTREMELY STRONG. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO ... Read more

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAME APART - THE COMPLETE TOP BROKE OFF, FELL TO THE SIDE AND LODGED BEHIND THE REMAINDER OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND EXTRACT IT WITHOUT INJURY. AUDI CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO COVER THE REPA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 1997

FUEL LEAKED FROM FUEL TANK.

Incident date: Sep 1, 1997

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Incident date: Sep 1, 1997

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

ENGINE FIRE BEGAN 1/4 MILE INTO TRIP.

Fire

Incident date: Oct 31, 1997

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE. OWNER NOTES THAT FUEL LINES WHICH WERE LEAKING CAUSED FIRE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Feb 13, 1997

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE BURING THE ENGINE AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Fire

Incident date: Aug 14, 1996

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Aug 14, 1996

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 AUDI 100

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	22.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 AUDI 100

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES	1
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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 Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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 DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 100

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES

COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

UNDERHOOD FIRES

COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989

INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

AUDI 100 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI 100 across all model years (1973, 1996).

32 Total Recalls

122 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

8 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI 100 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2001	0	8	View
1998	0	3	View
1996	1	0	View
1995	2	0	View
1994	3	34	View
1993 (current)	3	20
1992	3	23	View
1991	4	11	View
1990	4	15	View
1989	3	6	View
1988	1	0	View
1987	1	0	View
1986	1	0	View
1985	1	0	View
1977	1	0	View
1976	1	0	View
1975	1	0	View
1973	2	0	View
1972	0	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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1993 AUDI 100

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 AUDI 100

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 AUDI 100

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 100

AUDI 100 - All Years Overview

AUDI 100 - Year by Year

Other AUDI Models