Model year guide

1992 Audi 80

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Audi 80 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 454 on record.

1992 Audi 80 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined19–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1992 Audi 80 recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #97V172000 · 06/10/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

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.

1992 Audi 80 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

1992 Audi 80 MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1992 Audi 80 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Fuel only$17,250
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1992 Audi 80 vehicles on record

Other Audi 80 model years

1992 Audi 80 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Audi 80 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 Audi 80. 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.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Audi 80?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Audi 80 get?

The 1992 Audi 80 has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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