1996 Audi 90 recalls & problems

2 recalls 0 complaints

2recalls

0owner complaints

0crashes reported

0fires reported

0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Audi 90 and 0 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1996 Audi 90 recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 97V175000 · Oct 8, 1997

Problem: 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.

Risk: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

39,300 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Electrical System · NHTSA 96V017000 · Jan 29, 1996

Problem: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

24,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Audi 90 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1996 Audi 90, the most recent one (97V175000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.