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2011 Audi S5 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 component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
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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| Jan 20, 201515V019000 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel railA fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V019000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: S5 Cabriolet, S5. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 46 |
| Power train | 4 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 23 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 15 |
| Engine | 1 | 8 |
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 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe.
Latest reports
- Power train
“I am the sole owner of a 2011 audi s5 cabriolet. Chief complaints: engine problem,.warning light shut down engine,gearbox malfunction,tpms malfunction,.”
- Power train
“Occasional lack of propulsion when accelerator pedal is depressed, loss of gear while moving slowly (from a stop). In either case, the car may be stuck in an intersection or otherwise act unpredictably to other traffic.”
- Power train
“My wife and I went on a drive, to get lunch, after leaving lunch , we headed home, I pulled out on to the hwy, and the audi,"check engine" "no reverse" light lit up, and then the tpms lit up, the warning stated I had…”
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2011 Audi S5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi S5 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi S5. 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 S5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Audi S5?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (46%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Audi S5?
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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