CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Audi 5000 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1987 Audi 5000 recalls
Most common 1987 Audi 5000 problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND BRAKES DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. ALSO, UPON APPLYING BRAKES CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HOT. *AK
SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, CRUISE CONTROL AND TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH WHEN THE AXLE ASSEMBLY GAVE WAY. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER. THE WHEELS DID NOT LOCK UP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY MANDATED IN 1993. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON 5-5-93 AT 48,651 MILES, BUT NEVER EXPERIENCED THE DEFECT UNTIL NOW. *AK
HEAT EXCHANGER BLEW CAUSING OVERFLOW OF HOT WATER TO SPILL INTO FRONT SEATS OF VEHICLE.
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
1987 Audi 5000 questions
Does the 1987 Audi 5000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Audi 5000: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Audi 5000?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.