- 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
1997 Audi 90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Audi 90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1997 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 90 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Audi 90 recalls 1
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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1997 Audi 90 yet
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 years1997 Audi 90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Audi 90 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Audi A4 | 99 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Audi A6 | 21 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Audi Quattro | 11 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Audi A8 | 10 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Audi Cabriolet | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 | 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 1997 Audi 90
Does the 1997 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Audi 90: frontal (October 1997). 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 1997 Audi 90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Audi 90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 1997 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