1996 Audi 100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Audi 100. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 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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Switch (electrical system)
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Audi 100. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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 1996 Audi 100
How do I know if my 1996 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Audi 100; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 96V017000).
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.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
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.