1996 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1996 Audi Cabriolet has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 1994-1996 Audi Cabriolet Ignition-Switch Recall 96V017. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1996 Audi Cabriolet has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: 1994-1996 Audi Cabriolet Ignition-Switch Recall 96V017. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1996 Audi Cabriolet has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 1994-1996 Audi Cabriolet Ignition-Switch Recall 96V017. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
NHTSA campaign 96V017 covers 1994-1996 Audi Cabriolet passenger vehicles. An improperly manufactured ignition switch could cause turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power windows and air conditioning to malfunction after the car is started. This campaign does not establish a… Severity: high.
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