2011 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2011 Audi A5, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de.
Where the 2011 Audi A5 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 14 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Audi A5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other A5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A5 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What A5 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
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.
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