# Recalls that may apply to the 1990 Audi Coupe

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [97V172000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V172000.md), 1997-10-06: 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. Built 1988\-09\-01 to 1993\-07\-31.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1993008](/recalls/tc/1993008.md), 1993-01-22: Powertrain. ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE  DIFFERENTIAL COULD CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL  FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE DRIVE WHEEL  LOCK\-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE DRAINED AND OIL WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN  ADVANCED DESIGN HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR OIL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A  REVISED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
- [1990056](/recalls/tc/1990056.md), 1990-04-11: Seats And Restraints. On certain Audi Coupe Quattro, a securing clip affixed to the outside hinges of the left and right front seat back may not be properly seated due to interference with seat covering material.  An improperly secured clip could cause a separation of the seat back hinge from its anchor bolt in the event of a rear\-end collision and may result in injury.  Correction: Seat back hinge will be inspected for interference by seat cover material and material will be realigned where necessary.  Damaged securing clips will be replaced if necessary.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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