Model year guide

1986 Audi 80

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Audi 80 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 220 on record.

1986 Audi 80 — representative photo
Representative photo

1986 Audi 80 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1986 Audi 80 recalls 1

Power Train:axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #93V006000 · 11/01/1993

THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Fix: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

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.

About the Audi 80

The Audi 80 is a compact executive car produced by the Audi subdivision of the Volkswagen Group across four generations from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat from 1973 to 1986 and was available as a saloon, and estate — the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. The coupé and convertible models were not badged as members of the range, but used a derivative of the same platforms.

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1986 Audi 80 vehicles on record

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Other Audi 80 model years

1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

1986 Audi 80 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Audi 80 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 Audi 80. 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.

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