1992 Audi 100 problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Audi 100, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 18% |
| Equipment | 4 | 18% |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“92 audi 100s, stuck throttle and brake boost failure, previously reported. Found the problem and am posting it here. This can kill someone. I hope nhtsa does something. Audi usa will not. See below: found the problem. Mangled plastic debris in the throttle body that would hang up the plate intermittently. Shame on me…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Jan 18, 2008
“Runaway throttle. Uncommanded engagement of cruise control? Would not respond to brake or shutting cruise control off on steering column stalk switch. Very dangerous!!! Almost caused a crash, very ineffective braking with engine trying to keep car going at about 55 mph, but I managed to pull over and shut car off. I…”
Equipment · filed Jun 12, 2007
“Dangerous uncommanded acceleration. I submitted a complaint earlier today that said I thought it was a cruise control problem but it isnt. It happened again today with the cc fuse pulled!!! It was preceded by a funny feeling in the brakes, like not enough vacuum boost, then radical engine acceleration even with my…”
Equipment · filed Jun 12, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
Preliminary Evaluation PE99065 · opened Oct 28, 1999 · closed Mar 31, 2000 · led to recall 00V084000
- INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Engineering Analysis EA94026 · opened Jul 19, 1994 · closed Jul 28, 1995 · led to recall 97V172000
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Audi 100.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
SM 44-2017 EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2017
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment…
ATE-17-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2017
Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened…
SB-01-15-29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
AUD4927ENG · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2014
Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
Update91i8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2014
Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
20056243 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2007
BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW
GRP46/9501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1992 Audi 100 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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