1988 Audi 80 recalls & complaints

4 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

4complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Audi 80 under individual trim or body names rather than "80", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

4complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Body / structure (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (4)

03/19/1997 · Brakes
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

01/06/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
DIFFERENTIAL DAMAGED, CAUSING LOW FLUID LEVEL, PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING SERVICED BY AUDI DEALER. *DSH

12/28/1995 · Body / structure
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. TT

06/05/1995 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
VEHICLES HEATER CORE IS DEFECTIVE AND IS LEAKING HOT LIQUID ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS.THE WINDOWS ARE ALSO FOGGING. TT

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