Model year guide

1994 Audi Cabrio

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Audi Cabrio is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1994 Audi Cabrio — representative photo
Representative photo

1994 Audi Cabrio at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined19 mpg

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

1994 Audi Cabrio recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #98V332000 · manufacturer #KS · NHTSA lists this under Cabriolet · 23/12/1998

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.

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #96V017000 · NHTSA lists this under Cabriolet · 29/01/1996

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 Cabrio MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume71 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1994 Audi Cabrio costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

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

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

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.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process…

Bulletin A901341 2010353- · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Sep 2013

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

Bulletin 20056243 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2007

REPAIR MANUAL UPDATES. *YC

Bulletin 9804N · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 1998

CONDITION WITH VEHICLES CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION IS SLOW OR INOPERATIVE. *YC

Bulletin 9711039701X · Structure · Nov 1997

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

1994 Audi Cabrio vehicles on record

1994 Audi Cabrio 1994 Audi CabrioWAUZZZ8GZRA008403

Other Audi Cabrio model years

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1994 Audi Cabrio — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Audi Cabrio have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Audi Cabrio. 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 gas mileage does the 1994 Audi Cabrio get?

The 1994 Audi Cabrio has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).

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