- The problem
- The accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. This would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new accelerator cable, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1974 Audi Fox Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1974 Audi Fox have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1977 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Fox year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1974 Audi Fox 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
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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.
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Does the 1974 Audi Fox have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1974 Audi Fox: cables (December 1977). 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 1974 Audi Fox had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1974 Audi Fox a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi Fox 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 Fox years have the most complaints?
1977 (1), 1979 (1). See every Audi Fox year compared.
What should I do if my 1974 Audi Fox 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