1996 Audi 90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Audi 90. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 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: frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
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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 90. 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 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 1996 Audi 90
How do I know if my 1996 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 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 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.
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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.