2011 Audi A5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (13) · Power Train (4) · Engine (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A5 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (986)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Service Brakes 2026-08-21 · TSB_2069904_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Service Brakes 2026-08-21 · TSB_2069078_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-11 · TSB_2079732_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Showing the 6 most recent of 986 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-15 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i filed a claim with insurance company with what i thought was minor damages for a hit and run that happened to me while i was at emergency room for the multiple surgeries i’ve had recently and when the claim came back total loss due to defective airbag recalls and cause my airbags were supposed to deploy where they hit me and didn’t, now i’m left …”
2022-07-12 · 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. 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. …”
2022-04-27 · 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. 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. …”
2022-04-17 · Air Bags“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. …”
2021-11-26 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2020-09-18 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 injure…”
2019-02-14 · Air Bags“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?…”
2018-08-02 · Air Bags“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) wa…”
2018-02-28 · Air Bags · 52,000 mi“takata recall - have been trying to get the recall done for almost 2 years. audi has stopped making repairs and has been saying they are coming out with a final repair shortly. this has not changed in months. how do i get a commitment from audi on getting this car repaired?…”
2017-09-25 · Unknown Or Other · 81,000 mi“was leaving house, car started shaking violently so i drove back home, engine light turned on. have been waiting long before this happened to hear back from audi about oil consumption warranty recall, car was under 80k mi at the time i made report, had already paid for the required tests they needed, took them 4 months to finally get back to me. re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.