Model year guide

1992 Audi 80

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Audi 80 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 562 on record.

1992 Audi 80 — representative photo
Representative photo

1992 Audi 80 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined19–20 mpg

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

1992 Audi 80 recalls 1

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.

1992 Audi 80 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

1992 Audi 80 MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,250 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 1992 Audi 80 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Fuel only$17,250
Per mile$0.23

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
176.4 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
54.7 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Curb weight
2,734 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1992 Audi 80. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT Closed

NHTSA #EA94026 · Air Bags · opened Jul 1994 · closed Jul 1995

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

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

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

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 80. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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.

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

1992 Audi 80 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L · 66 kW

1992 Audi 80 vehicles on record

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Other Audi 80 model years

1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

1992 Audi 80 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Audi 80 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 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.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Audi 80?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Audi 80 get?

The 1992 Audi 80 has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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