1991 AUDI 200
4 recalls, 10 complaints - 6 TSBs
01V324000 Oct 10, 2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
97V172000 Oct 6, 1997
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.
93V006000 Jan 11, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
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.
91V050000 Apr 2, 1991
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Remedy
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE DRIVERS DOOR FAILS FROM FLEXING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED - CAUSING POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS TO ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2003
REAR SPEAKER CRACKLED AND HISSED. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALL AND HAD THEM "FIXED" BY A DEALER IN DANVERS. CRACKLE AND HISSING STOPPED. CONFIRMED FIRE HAZZARD BY OTHER CAR OWNERS WITH BOSE STEREO SPEAKERS.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 12, 2001
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN A REAR SPEAKER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, STATING THAT AUDI AND THE MANUFACTURER OF RADIO (BOSE) HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT FAILED TO MAKE ANYONE AWARE.*JB
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT AND WAS EXTINGUISED. THE FIRE WAS STARTED BY AND LIMITED TO THE BOSE SPEAKER.*AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mar 31, 2000
CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO SPEAKER NOISE (ELECTRICAL PROBLEM). NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Feb 16, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 1999
REAR SPEAKER IGNITED WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR FILLED ENTIRELY WITH BLACK, ACRID SMOKE BY THE TIME I PULLED OVER. WAS HOLDING MY BREATH WHILE BRINGING CAR TO A STOP. CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED BLAZE, FILED CCR#29200. HAD CAR TOWED TO KEY AU... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Feb 1, 2000
Incident date: Jan 15, 1999
THE CAPACITOR FOR THE REAR SPEAKER AMPLIFIER WILL SHORT OUT WHICH COULD CAUSE REAR SPEAKER TO CATCH ON FIRE. DEFECT IS SAME AS RECALL98V284000,. BUT THIS MAKE AND MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED . *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jan 30, 2000
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER AUDI OWNER REPORTS OF BOSE SPEAKER FAILUERS RESULTING IN CAR FIRES, SIMILAR TO RECALL 98V284000. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 17, 1999
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER INTERNAL AMPLIFIER HAS A HIGH OCCURANCE OF FAILURE WHERE SPEAKER ASSEMBLY CATCHES FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY, FILLING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH TOXIC SMOKE AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SMOKE; FIRE HAS SPREAD INSIDE TRUNK AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN SOME... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. *DSH
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 AUDI 200
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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, 1991 AUDI 200
6 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 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
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.
Update91i8
May 13, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
AUDI 200 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI 200 across all model years (1985, 1993).
18
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths