- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- The risk
- In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Audi 90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Audi 90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the sensor / control module-inactive.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 90 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Audi 90 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi 90: every year compared
All 90 years1989 Audi 90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi 90 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1989 Audi 80 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Audi 200 | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Audi 100 | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Audi 90
Does the 1989 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 Audi 90: sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997); axle assembly (January 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Audi 90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Audi 90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi 90 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi 90 years have the most complaints?
1995 (18), 1993 (16), 1994 (13). See every Audi 90 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Audi 90 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data