The 1994 Audi 100 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
2fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
Total complaints34
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Complete engine shutdown without any prior warning after driving approx. 4 hours on I-95 south. Car started and ran normally for another 3 hours immediately after I pulled over and stopped. Same thing happened the next day after same amount of driving time on I-75, car started without problem and…”
“I am a senior citizen, 87 years young, who owns a 1994 audi 100. I am the second owner. According to audi of america, my vehicle was eligible for an ignition switch recall and a new switch was installed in 1996 at tyson's audi in tysons corner, va. My concern is this. I am experiencing the…”
“I am a senior citizen, 87 years young, who owns a 1994 audi 100. I am the second owner. According to audi of america, my vehicle was eligible for an ignition switch recall and a new switch was installed in 1996 at tyson's audi in tysons corner, va. My concern is this. I am experiencing the…”
“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch. Dealership would not repair the problem free of charge, because the vin was not included.*ak”
“Consumer states that prior to recall on the fuel line, this problem caused a major fire in the engine. *jg”
“Consumer states that prior to recall on the fuel line, this problem caused a major fire in the engine. *jg”
“Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. Vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. Please give any further details.*ak”
“Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. Vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. Please give any further details.*ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE99065 Opened 1999-10-28 · closed 2000-03-31
FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE99065 Opened 1999-10-28 · closed 2000-03-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Audi 100 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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