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1996 Audi 90

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

—

Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997176 · manufacturer campaign KG

10 October 1997

Transport Canada lists: 90 1995–1997 · A 4 1995–1997 · A 6 1995–1997 · A 8 1995–1997 · and 1 more

What is wrong

THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE INJURY.

What the dealer will do

A GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1,997 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1996024 · manufacturer campaign KB

6 February 1996

Transport Canada lists: 100 1994–1996 · 90 1994–1996 · A 6 1994–1996 · S 4 1994–1996 · and 1 more

What is wrong

THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED.

What the dealer will do

IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED.

1,274 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 1996 Audi 90. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.