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1985 Audi Coupe Gt recalls & complaints

1 recall on file (0 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
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1complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

1 safety recall, most serious first

Moderate Campaign 87V069000 · announced 18/05/1987 (38 years ago)

1. Vehicle Speed Control

What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail. EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.

What could happen: IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.

The fix: REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1985 COUPE GT.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Audi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 87V069000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
Consequence: IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
Remedy: REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
Notes: SYSTEM: IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (5-CYLINDER) EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Seats (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

07/24/1996 · Seats
DRIVER'S SEATBACK REST BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, NARROWLY ESCAPING A HEAD-ON COLLISION. *AK

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