Model year guide

1993 Audi 100

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Audi 100 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 797 on record.

1993 Audi 100 — representative photo
Representative photo

1993 Audi 100 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints20
Combined19 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1993 Audi 100 recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #00V084000 · manufacturer #LA · 20/03/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #98V332000 · manufacturer #KS · 23/12/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #97V172000 · 06/10/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1993 Audi 100 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

1993 Audi 100 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1993 Audi 100 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 3

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK Closed

NHTSA #PE99065 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Oct 1999 · closed Mar 2000

UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES Closed

COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA #EA98011 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 1998 · closed Dec 1998

UNDERHOOD FIRES Closed

COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA #PE98003 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jan 1998 · closed May 1998

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 7

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based supplie…

Bulletin ATE-17-05 · Equipment · Mar 2017

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS. *PE

Bulletin SB-01-15-29 · Engine · Jul 2015

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

Bulletin AUD4927ENG · Jul 2014

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Bulletin Update91i8 · May 2014

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

Bulletin 20056243 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2007

BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW

Bulletin GRP46/9501 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1995

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 100. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1993 Audi 100. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, a fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine may have been improperly manufactured and may fail to conform with the manufacturer's specifications. This could result in fuel seepage and leakage with the potential for a fire risk in the presence of an ignition source. Correction: Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter…

Transport Canada #2000105 · Apr 2000

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, the fuel injectors could malfunction and cause fuel seepage in the engine compartment. Fuel seepage, in the presence of an ignition source such as a spark leak from a spark plug wire could cause an engine compartment fire. Correction: All fuel injectors will be replaced on affected vehicles.

Transport Canada #1999004 · Jan 1999

Seats And Restraints

THE AIR BAG SENSOR ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN IMPACT OR ACCIDENT. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Transport Canada #1997175 · Oct 1997

Brakes

ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP COULD PREMATURELY WEAR, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Transport Canada #1993048 · Apr 1993

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Audi 100

The Audi 100 and Audi 200 are primarily mid-size/executive cars manufactured and marketed by the Audi division of the Volkswagen Group. The car was made from 1968 to 1997 across four generations (C1–C4), with a two-door model available in the first and second generation (C1-C2), and a five-door model available in the last three generations (C2–C4).They also made an 100 Avant in the 1970s.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1993 Audi 100 vehicles on record

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Other Audi 100 model years

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1993 Audi 100 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Audi 100 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Audi 100. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Audi 100?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Audi 100 get?

The 1993 Audi 100 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.