1993 Audi 100 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1993 Audi 100 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (8), Gasoline (8), Engine (6), Airbags (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
08/02/2010 · Airbags · crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMELY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT THEN AUTONOMOUSLY RELEASED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO ABRUPTLY HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE PA…
04/13/2010 · Airbags
AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE,WENT OFF BY SELF,CAUSE ACCIDENT AUDI 93 100 QUATTRO,RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE.WWW.SAFECAR.GOV. *TR
09/05/2002 · Engine
PREVIOUS OWNER EXCHANGED LEFT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (UNDER AUDI RECALL - RIGHT SIDE CONVERTER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL). CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOUND TO BE CLOGGED INTERNALLY - SAME FAULT AS WITH RECALLED LEFT SIDE. COST $1500 TO REPLACE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO POTENTIALLY SEVERE ENGINE DAMA…
04/11/2001 · Fuel system
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER(VALLEY MOTORS IN TIOMINIUM, MD TELE 410-666-7777)THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE .*AK *SLC
05/03/2000 · Electrical system
STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING, AND HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. ALSO, LOCAL DEALER HAS HAD EXACT INCIDENTS WITH OTHER AUTOMOBILES WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. EFFECT IS THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN CATCH FIRE OR BURN OUT. *AK
09/28/1999 · Fuel system
FUEL LINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO HOSE, IS DRIPPING FUEL ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.*AK
03/26/1999 · Fuel system
WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, OWNER SMELT A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN OWNER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, COULD SEE GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRIADED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK
03/25/1999 · Engine
WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.