How many recalls does the 1973 Audi 100 have?

The 1973 Audi 100 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Audi 100 has an open recall?

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1973 Audi 100 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Audi 100 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 73V229000 1973-12-03 16,000 affected

Defect

AUDI CAMPAIGN NO T-58/73 P/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ELECTRICAL FAN MOTORCONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A SHORT.IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IT COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE LEAD WIRETO THE MOTOR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A FUSE TO PREVENTOVERHEATING OF THE PLUS…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 73V154000 1973-07-23 12,500 affected

Defect

AUDI CAMPAIGN NO T 42/73 PA.POSSIBILITY THAT THE CHEMICAL RESIDUE FROM THETHREAD ROLLING PROCESS WAS NOT ENTIRELY REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLTTHREADS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE RESIDUE MAY AFFECT THE CALIPER BOLTS ANDCAUSE BOLT BREAKAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CALIPERS AND BOLTS).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1973 Audi 100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.