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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Audi A5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 30, 201818V082000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V082000
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| Feb 10, 201616V078000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V078000
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Owner complaints by component38
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 66 |
| Engine | 7 | 18 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 11 |
| Power train | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Unknown”
- Air bags
“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.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
Other Audi A5 model years
- 20153 recalls9 complaints
- 20143 recalls29 complaints
- 20133 recalls38 complaints
- 20122 recalls36 complaints
- 20112 recalls39 complaints
- 20102 recalls50 complaints
- 20091 recall11 complaints
- 20081 recall5 complaints
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2011 Audi A5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi A5. The most recent, 18V082000 (reported January 30, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Audi A5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Audi A5?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 38 filed with NHTSA (66%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Audi A5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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