Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
1985-1993 · 9 model years
Audi 80 Problems by year
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the Audi 80 across 9 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1990 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
80 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 80 problems
Audi 80 recalls 3
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.
Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
Latest 80 complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 audi 80. While driving 5 mph the front wheels locked and would not unlock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Eight months before the gear was stuck in reverse but eventually released. There was a nhtsa campaign id 93v006000 (power train: axle assembly), however; the vin was not included. The current and failure mileages were 161,000.
While driving at 55 mph the front wheels locked without warning. The dealer stated that the transaxle seized. *Ak *nm
There is an ignition problem. There is a screeching sound that other owners of later audi models have also complained about. Apparently there is a recall for the later models, but I am not aware of one for that. Http://www.Bba-reman.Com/auto-mine/audi/audia6_ignition_switch_problem.Htm
There is leakage in seal of the front axle shaft. I fear that if it continues then it could cause a big steering failure
Consumer noticed dripping of gas tank. Vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that leak caused by rust at top of fuel tank.*Ak
Bearings and seals malfunctioned causing leakage. Nlm
Questions about the Audi 80
Which Audi 80 years have the most problems?
Which Audi 80 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Audi 80 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (15), brakes (2), electrical system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi 80 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Audi 80 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data