- 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
1989 Audi V8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Audi V8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the sensor / control module-inactive.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Audi V8 recalls 2
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
- Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
- The risk
- Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
- The fix
- Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
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No complaints about the 1989 Audi V8 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 V8: every year compared
All V8 years1989 Audi V8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi V8 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1989 Audi 80 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Audi 200 | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Audi 100 | 4 | 3 | 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 1989 Audi V8
Does the 1989 Audi V8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 Audi V8: sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997); accessory scissor / screw / bottle jack / lift (April 1991). 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 1989 Audi V8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Audi V8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi V8 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 V8 years have the most complaints?
1990 (8), 1991 (2), 1992 (1). See every Audi V8 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Audi V8 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