1994 AUDI 100
3 recalls, 34 complaints - 16 TSBs
00V084000 Mar 20, 2000
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.
98V332000 Dec 23, 1998
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.
96V017000 Jan 29, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
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.
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
4 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
ENGINE
Nov 16, 2012
Incident date: Nov 10, 2012
COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 4 HOURS ON I-95 SOUTH. CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY FOR ANOTHER 3 HOURS IMMEDIATELY AFTER I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. SAME THING HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY AFTER SAME AMOUNT OF DRIVING TIME ON I-75, CAR STARTED WITHOUT PROBLEM AND I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 9, 2008
Incident date: Jul 8, 2008
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN, 87 YEARS YOUNG, WHO OWNS A 1994 AUDI 100. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, MY VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN 1996 AT TYSON'S AUDI IN TYSONS CORNER, VA. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM EXPERIENCING THE IDENTI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 9, 2008
Incident date: Jul 8, 2008
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN, 87 YEARS YOUNG, WHO OWNS A 1994 AUDI 100. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, MY VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN 1996 AT TYSON'S AUDI IN TYSONS CORNER, VA. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM EXPERIENCING THE IDENTI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 11, 2004
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 7, 2003
THE IGNITION FREEZES IN THE START POSITION WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 CONCERNING IGNITION FAILURE. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH / HEADLIGHTS/ RADIO/ POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES BEING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH / HEADLIGHTS/ RADIO/ POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES BEING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH / HEADLIGHTS/ RADIO/ POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES BEING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH / HEADLIGHTS/ RADIO/ POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES BEING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH / HEADLIGHTS/ RADIO/ POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES BEING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V017000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Dec 14, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO RECALL ON THE FUEL LINE, THIS PROBLEM CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *JG
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 14, 2001
THE CAR HAS STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FIRST OCCURANCE DEALER REPLACED A RADIATOR SWITCH, AND TWO DAYS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 10, 2002
Incident date: Dec 14, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO RECALL ON THE FUEL LINE, THIS PROBLEM CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *JG
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V017000. EXACT SAME DEFECT. SEEMS LIKE TOO MUCH OF A COINCIDENCE THAT MY CAR, BUILT 9/93 WOULDN'T HAVE SAME SWITCH COMPONENT W/ SAME PROBLEM. BUT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED?? AUDI IGNORES ME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 14, 2001
THE CAR HAS STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FIRST OCCURANCE DEALER REPLACED A RADIATOR SWITCH, AND TWO DAYS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
AUDI ISSUED RECALL FOR SOME A6 MODELS ON FAILED IGNITION SWITCH. THE 1994 100S IS ESSENTIALLY THE SAME CAR WITH PROBABLY SAME SWITCH. ACCORDING TO MY SHOP THEY HAVE SEEN TONS OF THESE. YET I HAVE TO PAY BECAUSE MY CAR IS A '94, INSTEAD OF 1995 AND 1996 MAKES NO SENSE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Jun 7, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V084000) CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS PERFORMED DUE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAVING A MAJOR FUEL LEAK, CONSUMER IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 9, 1999
Incident date: Mar 7, 1999
ENGINE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. CONSUMER STATES PRIOR TO FIRE THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS OF RAW GASOLINE SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO STATES RECALL HAS NOT YET BEEN INITIATED, HOWEVER RECALL WENT INTO EFFECT 3/99, OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. (98V-332)
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Mar 7, 1999
WHILE PARKED AND LOCKED IN SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT 5 MIN. AFTER PARKING, ENGINE COMPARTMENT SPONTANEOUSLY BROKE INTO FLAMES. OWNER WAS SHOPPING IN SUPERMARKET. FIRE COMPANY RESPONDING TO 911 EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. INSURANCE AND AUDI REPRESENTATIVES DETERMINE CAR IS NOT REPAIRABLE. BELIEVED CAUSE... Read more
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jan 4, 1999
THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE TOO FAR BACK AND PERMIT EXTREME HEAD MOTION BEFORE THE HEAD CONTACTS THE RESTRAINT. THE RESTRAINTS MOVE UP AND DOWN TOO FREELY AND DON'T STAY ADJUSTED TO A SAFE HEIGHT. THE DESIGN APPEARS TO BE INCORRECT WITH THE HEAD RESTRAINT POSITIONED TOO FAR BACK ON THE SEAT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 27, 1998
TIMING BELT, PULLEY AND TENSIONER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 27, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKING.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nov 27, 1998
HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IN STEERING MECHANISM FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 27, 1998
TIMING BELT, PULLEY AND TENSIONER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Nov 27, 1998
CV BOOT FAILED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 8, 1998
Incident date: Jul 30, 1998
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON , MECHANIC CHECKED OUT AND FOUND A WEAK LINK IN THE SPIRAL SPRING. REPAIR WILL BE $300, NO WARRANTY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 8, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
MATERIAL IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COMES LOOSE AND CLOGS THE CONVERTER, CAUSES A RATTLING OR RASPING SOUND AND COULD LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 3, 1998
THROTTLE LINKAGE AND CONTROL FAILED.
STEERING
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 3, 1998
STEERING SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 3, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON DRY SURFACE, ON A CLEAR DAY, AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HIT GUARD RAILING AND CAME TO A STOP.
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION; WHEN DRIVING ON A WET ROAD THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT FEELS LIKE AS IF YOU WERE PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE YOU CAN LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 AUDI 100
16 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 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 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
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.
ATE-17-05
Mar 3, 2017
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
A191562 2025303-
Sep 8, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a
SB-01-15-29
Jul 1, 2015
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
AUD4927ENG
Jul 10, 2014
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.
Edition92
Jun 30, 2014
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
A191450 2025303-
Jun 20, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service
Update91i8
May 13, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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A901341 2010353-
Sep 23, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once
Edition42
Jul 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
A191341 2025303-
Jun 20, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service
133520253032
Apr 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
A001348 2002047-
Apr 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
A191335 2025303-
Mar 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for serv
20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
GRP46/9501
Feb 1, 1995
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.
PE99065
Opened: Oct 28, 1999 , Closed: Mar 31, 2000
FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
EA98011
Opened: May 18, 1998 , Closed: Dec 23, 1998
UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
PE98003
Opened: Jan 23, 1998 , Closed: May 18, 1998
UNDERHOOD FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
EA94026
Opened: Jul 19, 1994 , Closed: Jul 28, 1995
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE94023
Opened: Mar 7, 1994 , Closed: Jul 19, 1994
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
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