Model year guide

1989 Audi 90

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Audi 90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 35 on record.

1989 Audi 90 — representative photo
Representative photo

1989 Audi 90 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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

1989 Audi 90 recalls 2

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.

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
176.4 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
100.0 in
Curb weight
2,624 lb
Front track
55.5 in
Rear track
55.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1989 Audi 90 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. 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.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 90. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1989 Audi 90. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Powertrain

ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE DRIVE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE DRAINED AND OIL WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN ADVANCED DESIGN HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR OIL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVID…

Transport Canada #1993008 · Jan 1993

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Audi 90

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.

1989 Audi 90 vehicles on record

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Other Audi 90 model years

1994 1993 1991 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985

1989 Audi 90 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 Audi 90 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Audi 90. 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.