Filed Apr 11, 2024
Unknown
- NHTSA ID
- 11582270
- Incident
- Apr 10, 2024
2011 Audi A5
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 11, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 24 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Audi A5, most frequently naming the airbags, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 977 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 2015 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2016 | 1 | 5 |
| May 2016 | 1 | 6 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 2016 | 2 | 9 |
| Nov 2016 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb 2017 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 13 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 14 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 15 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 16 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 18 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 19 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 20 |
| Apr 2022 | 2 | 22 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 23 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 24 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags1354.2%
- Engine625.0%
- Powertrain (other)416.7%
- Fuel system14.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Airbags
Filed Jul 12, 2022
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. Thanks.
- NHTSA ID
- 11473615
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Apr 27, 2022
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 problem the next day as a cracked fuel pump housing. There were no warning lights at all. Given the location of the fuel pump, how does this dangerous incident happen?
- NHTSA ID
- 11462379
- Incident
- Apr 12, 2022
Airbags
Filed Apr 17, 2022
Audi has recalled a5 until 2009 for defective air bag modules, ie power supply. My 2011 has the same problem but not covered by recall. Why not? Very dangerous condition. Thank you.
- NHTSA ID
- 11461059
- Incident
- Mar 31, 2022
Filed Nov 26, 2021
Driving down the road, my sunroof "exploded" today. Only damage was to the sunroof itself but very scary. Felt like an explosion, fortunately did no have any accident associated with this. Less likely anything dropped from above. Weather was good today.
- NHTSA ID
- 11441758
- Incident
- Nov 26, 2021
Airbags
Filed Sep 18, 2020
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE OCCUPANT IN THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED AN INJURED BACK. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (STEVENS CREEK AUDI LOCATED AT 4343 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDSANTA CLARA, CA 95051) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11359833
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2020
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 14, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: UNABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED BECAUSE THEY CANNOT GET THE PARTS NEEDED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM CAN'T PROVIDE AN ETA AND CANNOT PROVIDE ANY ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS IN THE MEANTIME. WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY WHILE WE WAIT?
- NHTSA ID
- 11180137
- Incident
- Feb 14, 2019
Airbags
Filed Aug 2, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF CHARLOTTE (9300 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
- NHTSA ID
- 11115403
- Incident
- Feb 6, 2016
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
TSB_2082846_1
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
TSB_2073282_1
STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
SM 01-2026
ENGINE
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
TSB_2028405_5
POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides infomraiton when there is a Gearbox warning light; DTC P060B00 stored in the Transmission Control Module.
TSB_2074729_3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
TSB_2059335_7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.