MYRModel Year Report

1993 Audi 100

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1993 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:44.491Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 18 complaints 1993 18 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 18 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 18 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1993: 18 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19860
19870
19880
19894
19904
199110
199222
199318
199420
19950
19960
19983
20016

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

8 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

FIRE
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Vehicle spontaneously caught fire buring the engine and the passenger compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-15

Previous owner exchanged left side catalytic converter (Under Audi recall - right side converter not included in recall). Car started vibrating and engine overheated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09

Vehicle speed control

2 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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While driving vehicle had uncontrolled sudden accleration, occurred at 40MPH the pedal went to floor and brake would not override.vehicle had to be put in neutral to stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Air bags

2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Audi 100 cs quarto.(N/a) the contact was driving at 20 MPH when he traveled over an extremely uneven road surface. The transmission oil pan fractured from the vehicle and the driver side air bag independently deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-02

Air bag sensor defective,went off by self,cause accident Audi 93 100 Quattro,recall listed on your site.www.safecar.gov.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-13

Service brakes

1 of 18 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1997-10-13Air bags97V172000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with Audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1998-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-05-18 Underhood fires
  3. I
    1998-05-18Engineering analysisClosed 1998-12-23 Underhood fuel fires
  4. R
    1999-04-09Fuel system, gasoline98V332000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with V6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1999-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-31 Fuel supply line leak
  6. R
    2001-03-22Fuel system, gasoline00V084000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V172000 · Air bags
  • Recall 98V332000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V084000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Audi 100 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Audi 100?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Audi 100 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.