Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Electrical system
Audi Cabriolet Electrical problems by year
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Cabriolet's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest Cabriolet electrical complaints
Ignition switch is bad. Causing electrical problems: turn signal failure, a/c failure, power windows failure, headlight failure. These occur when car is started. *Tr
Nhtsa recall 96v017000 concerning ignition switch. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall regarding ignition switch failure. *Ak
This vehicle experienced same ignition switch defect as stated in recall 96 v 017 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *Ak when the ignition switch fails, it affects the wipers, radio, lights and windows. *Ph
Consumer states while driving all electrical accessories work, but the ignition does not start. Cause is unknown. *Ak. A defective ignition switch caused the starter to remain engaged. *Ts *jb
Ignition switch failed causing the starter to "burn" out.*Ak
The original ignition switch was replaced in 1997 under nhtsa recall 96v017000 by a dealer in wisconsin, behm motors, appleton, wi. There was no apparent problem with the original ignition switch, probably because of the low milage on the vehicle. The replaced switch is now malfunctioning exactly as described in the recall bulletin. Also, the 1997 audi a4 was subject to nhtsa recall #00v31700 for the exact same problem. The 1994 audi should be subject to another recall. The dealer estmated cost of this repair is $186. A. *Ak
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 was faulty and caused starter to burn out on two separate occasions. Please give any further details.*Ak
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.
While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *Ak
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