1994 Audi 100 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

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.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 00V084000 2000-03-20 11,000 affected
Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98V332000 1998-12-23 37,200 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 96V017000 1996-01-29 24,000 affected
Defect

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…”

ENGINE · reported 2012-11-10

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2008-07-08

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-07-08

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2004-08-11

“Consumer states that prior to recall on the fuel line, this problem caused a major fire in the engine. *jg”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2001-12-14

“Consumer states that prior to recall on the fuel line, this problem caused a major fire in the engine. *jg”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2001-12-14

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 2001-12-06

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2001-12-06

Defect investigations

Investigation PE99065 Opened 1999-10-28 · closed 2000-03-31

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE99065 Opened 1999-10-28 · closed 2000-03-31

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK

There is no summary currently available

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 1994 Audi 100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.