- 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
1990 Audi Coupe Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Audi Coupe with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1997 for the sensor / control module-inactive. For comparison, the 1989 has 0 and the 1991 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Coupe year, for its age
#190 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Audi Coupe problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Audi Coupe 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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2 complaints about the 1990 Audi Coupe
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fuel injectors are failing on the car, as they have for many others. This has caused rough running, very poor performance, high fuel consumption, etc. I found that audi no longer makes the injectors, making them difficult to attain/afford. I am currently forced to look into having adaptors machined for other adaptors to fit. This may not comply with emissions requirements.*Ak
Driver's seat belt randomly looses tension. This has happened often when leaning forward in an attempt to see better around a turn or at night. Seatbelt requires many yanks and much movement to regain tension, which tends to be easily lost again. This has happened in some situations where an accident would been much more dangerous due to the belt.*Ak
Audi Coupe: every year compared
All Coupe years1990 Audi Coupe vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 2 | 1 | D | |
| 1990 Audi 80 | 10 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Audi V8 | 8 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Audi 100 | 5 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Audi Quattro | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Audi 90 | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Audi 200 | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Audi Audi | 3 | 0 | 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 1990 Audi Coupe
Does the 1990 Audi Coupe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Audi Coupe: sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997). 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 1990 Audi Coupe?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Audi Coupe had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 5, 2004 and the latest on August 5, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Audi Coupe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Audi Coupe 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.
What should I do if my 1990 Audi Coupe 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