1990 Audi 90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Audi 90, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1990 Audi 90
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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Anti-theft device (steering)
Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
Remedy: Replace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Audi 90 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“High pressure fuel line sprang leak under car near firewall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2001 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Recall repair not completed due to lack of parts (97v-172). Mjs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 1999 · Air bags
Compare Audi 90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi 90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1 | 4 |
| 1989 Audi 90 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi 90 | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 Audi 90 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Audi 90 | 2 | 16 |
| 1994 Audi 90 | 2 | 10 |
| 1995 Audi 90 | 3 | 18 |
| 1996 Audi 90 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Audi 90 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1990 Audi 90
How do I know if my 1990 Audi 90 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 1990 Audi 90; 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 90V070000).
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.