1989 Audi 100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1989 Audi 100, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1989 Audi 100
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
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Axle assembly (power train)
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.
Remedy: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
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Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Remedy: Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Audi 100 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Differential leaked oil into the transmission which damaged the gears. *ak a recall was issued related to the problem the consumer's vehicle experienced but the vehicle was not included due to VIN. *n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2003 · Power train
“Speedometer failed. Yh the speedometer no longer records speed, it bobs up and down between 20-40 MPH, the odometer no longer records mileage, the manufacturer was notified but they said this was not”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2000 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Audi 100 (100 Wagon, 100 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–17 / 20–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Audi 100 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi 100 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Audi 100 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 Audi 100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Audi 100 | 3 | 4 |
| 1990 Audi 100 | 4 | 4 |
| 1991 Audi 100 | 4 | 10 |
| 1992 Audi 100 | 3 | 22 |
| 1993 Audi 100 | 3 | 18 |
| 1994 Audi 100 | 3 | 20 |
| 1995 Audi 100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Audi 100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Audi 100 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Audi 100 | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1989 Audi 100
How do I know if my 1989 Audi 100 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1989 Audi 100; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V050000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.