1991 Audi V8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1991 Audi V8, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1991 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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Radio/tape deck/cd etc. (equipment)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began july 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Audi V8 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving 65mph, vehicle suddenly hesitated and then surged forward. Had tried to disengage accelerator pedal. It was stuck. Then pressed on brakes to slow vehicle dow; nothing happened. Had maint”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2003 · Vehicle speed control
“Brake failure, front brake rotors warped/overheated and were replace d, continues to replace disc pads and rotors*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 1996 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Audi V8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–14 / 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 1991 Audi V8
How do I know if my 1991 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1991 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 01V324000).
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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- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
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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.