- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Audi Cabriolet Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the visibility & wipers (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 1998 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 1994 has 2 and the 1996 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Cabriolet year, for its age
#241 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Audi Cabriolet problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Audi Cabriolet recalls 3
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
- 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.
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Back window visability hazey and yellow, can't see thru it well at all and getting worse.
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. Only thing working was the engine. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *Ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *Slc
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. Key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.
Audi Cabriolet: every year compared
All Cabriolet years1995 Audi Cabriolet vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Audi Cabriolet | 3 | 3 | F | |
| 1995 Audi S6 | 20 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 18 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Audi 90 | 18 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Audi A4 | 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 1995 Audi Cabriolet
Does the 1995 Audi Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1995 Audi Cabriolet: fuel injection system (December 1998); 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi Cabriolet?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), visibility & wipers (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Audi Cabriolet had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 17, 2000 and the latest on October 23, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Audi Cabriolet a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Audi Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet years have the most complaints?
1996 (8), 2003 (5), 1995 (3). See every Audi Cabriolet year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Audi Cabriolet 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