Model year guide

1986 Audi 100

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Audi 100 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 249 on record.

1986 Audi 100 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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1986 Audi 100 recalls 1

Power Train:axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #93V006000 · 11/01/1993

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.

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

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1986 Audi 100 vehicles on record

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1986 Audi 100 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Audi 100 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 Audi 100. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.