- The 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.
- The risk
- Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Audi 90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Audi 90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the frontal.
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
1996 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
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- The risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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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 years1996 Audi 90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Audi 90 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1996 Audi A4 | 92 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 54 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi Cabriolet | 8 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Audi Quattro | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Audi A8 | 1 | 2 | A | 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 1996 Audi 90
Does the 1996 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1996 Audi 90: frontal (October 1997); switch (January 1996). 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 1996 Audi 90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 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 1996 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