1993 AUDI 90
2 recalls, 37 complaints - 7 TSBs
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 20, 2008
Incident date: Jul 18, 2008
TIE RODS MIDAS AUTO REPAIR CENTER PUT ON MY 1993 AUDI 90 CS WHERE BOTH DEFECTIVE THAT THEY GOT FROM CAR QUEST. THE DAY THE TIE RODS FAILED WAS WHEN I AND MY WIFE WHERE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVE THROUGH AT TACO BELL ON WILSON STREET IN BREWER MAINE. THE FRONT PASSENGERS RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD CAME UNDONE A... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2008
Incident date: Jun 14, 2008
WIRE HARNESS AT THE TRUNK LID (L.H.S) . WHERE IT HINGES , WIRES TEND TO BREAK THERE AND SHORT WHICH CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, REVERSE LIGHTS, DASHLIGHTS. OVER TIME FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUNK THE WIRE BREAK AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE OTHER WIRES. I HAVE HAD MY FUSE BLOW AND NOT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (98-V332) ON FUEL INJECTORS AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED AND THEY INSTALLED FUEL INJECTORS AND A FUEL LINE, AFTER INSTALLATION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *YH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 6, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (98-V332) ON FUEL INJECTORS AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED AND THEY INSTALLED FUEL INJECTORS AND A FUEL LINE, AFTER INSTALLATION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *YH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: May 19, 2001
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL (98V-332) REPAIR WORK ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MAY 18, 2001, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE THE NEXT DAY IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *MJS
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 25, 2000
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KICK FROM THE START TO THE RUN POSITION THE STARTER REMAINS ENGAGED. ONCE IN THE KEY IS MANUALLY MOVED INTO THE RUN POSITION IF NOT IN THE EXACT POSITION THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS DON'T WORK: HEAD LIGHTS, WIPERS, TURN-SIGNALS, POWER WINDOWS, REAR DEFROST, SIDE MIRRORS DEF... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 2000
ON 10/17/00 , THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL OF THIS VEHICLE BROKE AWAY FROM THE ROTOR. SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER, LUCKILY NO INJURIES. UNFORTUNATELY, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN OVER THE WHEEL WHICH HAD CONTINUED DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC SUGGESTED METAL FATIGUE. SENT NOTIFICATION ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-332). *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #98V332000 CONCERNING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE IN APRIL OF 1999. HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NO PARTS FOR REMEDY. *AK *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 98V332000. CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS COULD POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN THE RESULT/RELATED TO FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (FUEL INJECTORS) 98V-332. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
3RD TIME IN 14 DAYS CAR IN SHOP DUE TO THERMOSTAT PROBLEM($300), FUEL SYSTEM($400), AND KNOW CAR STALLING AND SMOKE FROM UNDERHOOD WITH TEMP GAUGE ABOVE NORMAL. CAR ALSO TAKEN IN FOR CRUISE CONTOL FAILURE WITH NO RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT & TRANSMISSION THAT SLIPS RE-ENGAGING FOR SUDDEN STOPS. 2ND TIM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
3RD TIME IN 14 DAYS CAR IN SHOP DUE TO THERMOSTAT PROBLEM($300), FUEL SYSTEM($400), AND KNOW CAR STALLING AND SMOKE FROM UNDERHOOD WITH TEMP GAUGE ABOVE NORMAL. CAR ALSO TAKEN IN FOR CRUISE CONTOL FAILURE WITH NO RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT & TRANSMISSION THAT SLIPS RE-ENGAGING FOR SUDDEN STOPS. 2ND TIM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
3RD TIME IN 14 DAYS CAR IN SHOP DUE TO THERMOSTAT PROBLEM($300), FUEL SYSTEM($400), AND KNOW CAR STALLING AND SMOKE FROM UNDERHOOD WITH TEMP GAUGE ABOVE NORMAL. CAR ALSO TAKEN IN FOR CRUISE CONTOL FAILURE WITH NO RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT & TRANSMISSION THAT SLIPS RE-ENGAGING FOR SUDDEN STOPS. 2ND TIM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
3RD TIME IN 14 DAYS CAR IN SHOP DUE TO THERMOSTAT PROBLEM($300), FUEL SYSTEM($400), AND KNOW CAR STALLING AND SMOKE FROM UNDERHOOD WITH TEMP GAUGE ABOVE NORMAL. CAR ALSO TAKEN IN FOR CRUISE CONTOL FAILURE WITH NO RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT & TRANSMISSION THAT SLIPS RE-ENGAGING FOR SUDDEN STOPS. 2ND TIM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
3RD TIME IN 14 DAYS CAR IN SHOP DUE TO THERMOSTAT PROBLEM($300), FUEL SYSTEM($400), AND KNOW CAR STALLING AND SMOKE FROM UNDERHOOD WITH TEMP GAUGE ABOVE NORMAL. CAR ALSO TAKEN IN FOR CRUISE CONTOL FAILURE WITH NO RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT & TRANSMISSION THAT SLIPS RE-ENGAGING FOR SUDDEN STOPS. 2ND TIM... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
THE ALARM SYSTEM ON THE CAR WILL SOUND BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY DISTURBANCE TO THE CAR. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER THE DOORS ARE LOCKED THE ALARM WILL SOUND. ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE ALARM FROM GOING OFF IS TO LEAVE THE CAR UNLOCKED.
AIR BAGS
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
RADIATOR FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY, AND CAR OVERHEATS. I INSPECTED THE CAR 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL FUSES REGARDING THE RADIATOR FAN WERE PULLED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. THE REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE TRUNK DOES NOT UNLOCK EITHER. THE AIRBAG WARNIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
RADIATOR FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY, AND CAR OVERHEATS. I INSPECTED THE CAR 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL FUSES REGARDING THE RADIATOR FAN WERE PULLED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. THE REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE TRUNK DOES NOT UNLOCK EITHER. THE AIRBAG WARNIN... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
RADIATOR FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY, AND CAR OVERHEATS. I INSPECTED THE CAR 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL FUSES REGARDING THE RADIATOR FAN WERE PULLED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. THE REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE TRUNK DOES NOT UNLOCK EITHER. THE AIRBAG WARNIN... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
RADIATOR FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY, AND CAR OVERHEATS. I INSPECTED THE CAR 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL FUSES REGARDING THE RADIATOR FAN WERE PULLED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. THE REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE TRUNK DOES NOT UNLOCK EITHER. THE AIRBAG WARNIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 14, 1998
POWER DOOR LOCK SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 14, 1998
CAYALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 14, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 14, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED,FAN SYSTEM FAILED,TIMING SYSTEM FAILED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Oct 14, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED,FAN SYSTEM FAILED,TIMING SYSTEM FAILED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 14, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED,FAN SYSTEM FAILED,TIMING SYSTEM FAILED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Oct 29, 1997
DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. PULLED TO SIDE. SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER HOOD & FILLED INSIDE OF VEHICLE. OWNER EXITED VEHICLE & THEN SPARKS APPEARED & THEN FLAMES DROPPING FROM RADIATOR. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. VEHICLE GUTTED.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZE, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP AND PADS TO GLAZE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 AUDI 90
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
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, 1993 AUDI 90
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 |
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
GRP46/9501
Feb 1, 1995
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW
AUDI 90 - All Years Overview
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23
Total Recalls
96
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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