1989 Audi 80 recalls & complaints

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

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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

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Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (8), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (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)

07/11/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
NO SUMMARY

06/04/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED DUE TO EVAPORATION OF THE OIL, (RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED # 93V-006).

06/04/1998 · Brakes
MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL AND RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH

03/26/1998 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTION, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. *AK

04/09/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSAXLE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID TO A STOP.

04/09/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
BEARINGS MELTED/SHREDDED.

04/09/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
SEALS MELTED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL.

11/27/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO LACK OF DIFFERENTIAL FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS WERE NEVER DONE (93V-006). *AK

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