- The problem
- Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
- The risk
- Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
- The fix
- Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Audi Quattro Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Audi Quattro have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1989 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Quattro year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Audi Quattro 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 complaints about the 1985 Audi Quattro 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 Quattro: every year compared
All Quattro years1985 Audi Quattro vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Audi Quattro | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1985 Audi 5000 | 17 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 1985 Audi Audi | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Audi 4000 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Audi Coupe GT | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1985 Audi Quattro
Does the 1985 Audi Quattro have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Audi Quattro: fuel system, gasoline (January 1989). 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 1985 Audi Quattro had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Audi Quattro a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi Quattro 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 Quattro years have the most complaints?
1999 (21), 2002 (12), 1997 (11). See every Audi Quattro year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Audi Quattro 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