NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Audi A5 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 Audi A5 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 24 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Audi A5.
2011 Audi A5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi A5, describing incidents dated November 1, 2013 to April 10, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 13 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 24 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11582270 · Filed
Unknown
ODI #11473615 · Filed
Earlier models were recalled for defective air bag modules. My 2011 A5 was not recalled but the air bag module failed in exactly the same way as earlier models. The modules were not upgraded and perhaps the newer models should be included in recall. I have an invoice for $1443.45 from the dealer…
ODI #11462379 · Filed
There was a fuel odor permeating in the vehicle, and the further I drove, the more intense was the gasoline smell. I pulled into a strip mall and turned off the engine for fear of a fire or explosion. I immediately called and requested the car be towed to my mechanic. My mechanic diagnosed the…
Other Audi A5 model years
Check your 2011 Audi A5 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Audi A5 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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