1993 Audi 90
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Audi 90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1993 Audi 90 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Audi 90 recalls 2
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.
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 90 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1993 Audi 90 MPG & running costs
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 90 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 2
UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES Closed
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA #EA98011 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 1998 · closed Dec 1998UNDERHOOD FIRES Closed
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA #PE98003 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jan 1998 · closed May 1998An 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This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.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 2017Due 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 2017AUDI: 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 2015Due 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 2014Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
Bulletin Update91i8 · May 2014HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin 20056243 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2007BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW
Bulletin GRP46/9501 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1995Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 90. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1993 Audi 90. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
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 1999Seats 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 1997Source: 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.