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1992 Audi 100 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 1992 Audi 100 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other 100 years?

100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted34 complaints1972: 1 complaints1973: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 6 complaints1990: 15 complaints1991: 11 complaints1992: 23 complaints1993: 20 complaints1994: 34 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 0 complaints1998: 3 complaints2001: 8 complaints
100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Audi 100 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags417%
Speed Control313%
Transmission313%
Electrical System313%
Brakes313%
Other29%
Fuel System29%
Tires & Wheels14%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)14%
Visibility & Wipers14%

Does the 1992 Audi 100 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V324000Electrical SystemOctober 10, 2001 · 4,300 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

97V172000AirbagsOctober 6, 1997 · 54,800 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

93V007000BrakesJanuary 11, 1993 · 7,000 units

Defect

THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP CAN WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Consequence

REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THUS, FAILING TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 6, 1998 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING, A SUDDEN SURGE IN SPEED CAUSED I BELIEVE BYTHE AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE ON MY 1992 AUDI CS 100. I HIT MY BRAKES, SHIFTEDMY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND STOMPED THE ACCELERATOR SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE ENGINE STOPPED RACING. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 4, 2003

“THE REAR SPEAKER HAD BLOWN, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO FAIL, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE # 01V324000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System

“TRANSMISSION HAS NO DIPSTICK TO CHECK ACCURACY OF FLUID, AS A RESULT CONSUMERS' TRANSMISSION FAILED. DEALERS STILL CLAIM A DIPSTICK IS NOT NECESSARY. *JG ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 1, 2001

“NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 93V007000 SHOW A VACUUM BOOST PROBLEM. I HAVE PHONED AUDI'S 800 NUMBER YESTERDAY [XXX] AND IN THE PAST,, BUT THEY SAY THEY SHOW NO RECALL FOR MY AUDI. THE BOOST USUALLY WORKS, BUT SOMETIMES DOESN'T; WHEN IT DOESN'T MUCH MORE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AND STOPPING DISTANCES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 6, 2000

1992 Audi 100 — common questions

Is the 1992 Audi 100 reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 100 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 1992 Audi 100 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Audi 100. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Audi 100 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.