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1987 Audi QuattroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Audi Quattro, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Audi Quattro has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1987 Audi Quattro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Quattro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quattro median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Audi Quattro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEEA92016 · closed Jun 30, 1993
    No recall
  2. GAS TANK LEAKAGEPE92006 · closed May 29, 1992
    No recall

Own a 1987 Quattro?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.