VIN Vehicle Report

1989 Audi 80

WAUZZZ89ZKA084864

Vehicle record for the 1989 Audi 80 (VIN WAUZZZ89ZKA084864). Gray, sedan, gasoline. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.

2 recall campaigns → Gasoline
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📜 Title & ownership

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  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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🛞 Odometer

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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.

At a glance

ColorGray
Recall campaigns2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Audi
Model
80
Year
1989
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
2 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Germany

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1989 Audi 80 data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionunknown
Last operation date2022-09-11
Last operation254 - НАЛЕЖНИЙ КОРИСТУВАЧ. РЕЄСТРАЦІЯ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc1984
Own weight kg1090
Total weight kg1540

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

Safety recall campaigns 2

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

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.

NHTSA Campaign #97V172000 · 06/10/1997

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

NHTSA Campaign #93V006000 · 11/01/1993

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Audi 80, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train 8 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Service Brakes 2 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic 2 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Pre-purchase checklist

Owner complaints 10

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1989 Audi 80.

POWER TRAIN

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI #708495

POWER TRAIN

DIFFERENTIAL FAILED DUE TO EVAPORATION OF THE OIL, (RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED # 93V-006).

NHTSA ODI #605800

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL AND RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH

NHTSA ODI #605800

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHILE DRIVING MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTION, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #533351

POWER TRAIN

TRANSAXLE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID TO A STOP.

NHTSA ODI #516308

POWER TRAIN

BEARINGS MELTED/SHREDDED.

NHTSA ODI #516308

POWER TRAIN

SEALS MELTED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL.

NHTSA ODI #516308

POWER TRAIN

TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO LACK OF DIFFERENTIAL FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS WERE NEVER DONE (93V-006). *AK

NHTSA ODI #511814

+ 2 more complaints on record.

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Are there safety recalls on the 1989 Audi 80?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Audi 80 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.