How many recalls does the 1987 Audi Quattro have?

The 1987 Audi Quattro has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Audi Quattro has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Audi Quattro?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1987 Audi Quattro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Audi Quattro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 35,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 89V006000 1989-01-17 35,000 affected

Defect

FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Sunvisor comes down unexpectedly, obstructing view. (2nd vehicle on 513315)”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 1996-12-14

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92016 Opened 1992-05-29 · closed 1993-06-30

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE92006 Opened 1992-01-17 · closed 1992-05-29

GAS TANK LEAKAGE

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 1987 Audi Quattro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.