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Audi 200 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 13 owner complaints on the Audi 200 from 12 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 13 complaints · 12 runs · 1989–1991 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported 200 run is WAUGE5448MN (1991 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Equipment problems make up 50% of reports; 1991 is the worst model year at 1.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 200 model years 1989–1991.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi 200 has 12 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 46% of every 200 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Audi 200 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WAUGE5448MN••••••19912—1
WAUGC5447KN••••••19891—1
WAUFC044XKN••••••19891——
WAUFC0445KN••••••198911—
WAUFD5444LN••••••19901——
WAUGE5442MN••••••19911——
WAUGE5443MN••••••19911——
WAUE5446MN0••••••19911—1
WAUGE5449MN••••••19911—1
WAUGE5446MN••••••19911—1
WAUGES443MN••••••19911——
WAUGE5444MN••••••19911——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi 200 the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 1991 car draws 1.1 complaints per run, a 1989 one 1.

FIG.02·Audi 200 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
19911.198—
19891331
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1991 at 1.1 complaints per run; lightest is 1989 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 50% of everything Audi 200 owners report: Equipment, 8 of 13 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Audi 200 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Equipment8—4
Engine And Engine Cooling2—1
Power Train21—
Electrical System1—1
Exterior Lighting1——
Service Brakes1——
Hydraulic1——
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Audi 200; the 5 below cover build years 1989 to 1991. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Audi 200 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
93V006000Power Train:axle Assembly1989–1991
91V050000Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift1989–1991
97V172000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive1989–1991
01V324000Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.1991
91V156000Equipment:other:labels1990
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

93V006000 was opened in 1993 on cars built from 1989: 4 years on the road before the recall.

The 200 against its rivals

The 200 draws 1.1 complaints per production run; the BMW 535i 2.1 and the Chevrolet Celebrity 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Audi 200 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Audi 20013121.17.7%
BMW 535i2861342.14.9%
Chevrolet Celebrity1261061.27.1%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 13 reports on the Audi 200, 7.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Audi 200 — complaint severity
OutcomeAudi 200All vehicles
Complaints filed131,115,966
Involved a crash1 (7.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire5 (38.5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 33% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi 200 share of that is 13 complaints over 12 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Audi 200
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems21 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space37 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1989–1991

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Audi 200 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 13 NHTSA complaints from 12 200 runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which 200 production run has the most complaints?

WAUGE5448MN, a 1991 build, with 2 complaints. The typical 200 run has 1.1.

Which 200 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1991 is heaviest at 1.1 complaints per run and 1989 lightest at 1.

Does the 200 get more complaints than the BMW 535i?

No: 1.1 complaints per production run for the 200 against 2.1 for the BMW 535i.

How many 200 complaints involve a crash?

7.7% of 13 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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