1990 Audi V8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Audi V8, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1990 Audi V8
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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Vehicle speed control
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.
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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.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Audi V8 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. Noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. According to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 ver”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 25, 2006 · Electrical system
“The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the crui”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 5, 2004 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Audi V8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Audi V8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi V8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi V8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi V8 | 3 | 8 |
| 1991 Audi V8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 Audi V8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 Audi V8 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1990 Audi V8
How do I know if my 1990 Audi V8 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 V8; 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.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
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- 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.