The 1990 Audi V8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 78,700 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND.
A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. Noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. According to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire.…”
“The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.”
“Nhtsa already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice is to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the nhtsa report. My speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. Please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.*ak”
“The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v-324 due to the vin, the consumer feels the vehicle is subject to the same risk of failure and fire.”
“Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never…”
“Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never…”
“Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never…”
“Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Audi V8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.