1994 Audi 90
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Audi 90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1994 Audi 90 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 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.
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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.
1994 Audi 90 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1994 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 1994 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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1994 Audi 90 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 3
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.
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
Bulletin 134120253033 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2013Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
Bulletin 133520253032 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2013HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin 20056243 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2007Source: 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 1994 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 1999Electrical
THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED.
Transport Canada #1996024 · Feb 1996Source: 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.