1985 Audi Quattro

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1985 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:07.411Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaint 2009

1985: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19871
19880
19890
19905
19916
19933
19941
19951
19966
199711
19989
199921
20007
200111
200212
20033
20091

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-01-23Fuel system, gasoline89V006000 Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

  2. I
    1992-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-29 Gas tank leakage
  3. I
    1992-05-29Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Fuel tank leakage

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V006000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1985 Audi Quattro reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1985 Audi Quattro have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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