1988 Audi 5000 recalls & problems

3 recalls 1 complaint 1 investigation

3recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
1fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Audi 5000 and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is engine and engine cooling (1 reports). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1988 Audi 5000 recalls

Power Train · NHTSA 93V006000 · Jan 11, 1993

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Fix: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

152,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 89V006000 · Jan 17, 1989

Problem: Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

Risk: Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.

Fix: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

35,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 87V157000 · Oct 6, 1987

Problem: Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.

Risk: Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.

Fix: Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

25,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

1988 Audi 5000 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and Engine Cooling 1
 010

NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Engine and Engine Cooling · Jan 8, 1999 · TN · fire

A smell of gas arose, parked the vehicle and looked back at the vehicle, a fire started in the grill in the front of the vehicle. Please provide further information. *ak

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Audi 5000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1988 Audi 5000, the most recent one (93V006000) for power train. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Audi 5000?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (1).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1988 Audi 5000?

Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.

Is NHTSA investigating the 1988 Audi 5000?

NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA92028: Transmission failures.