CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Audi 5000 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (10 reports).
1985 Audi 5000 recalls
Most common 1985 Audi 5000 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTS OUTS AFTER ACCUMULATING MANY MILES. WIRING TO FAN BURNED OUT COMPLETELY. THE AFFECT TO VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK, ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS, NO MANUAL RELEASE BUTTON, CAN OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .**AK
1985 Audi 5000 questions
Does the 1985 Audi 5000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1985 Audi 5000: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Audi 5000?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Visibility (5), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Audi 5000 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.