2011 Audi A5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2011 Audi A5 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (14 reports).

0Recalls
25Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2011 Audi A5 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Audi A5.

Most common 2011 Audi A5 problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags14
Engine6
Power Train4
Unknown Or Other4
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2026-08-15, Unknown Or Other
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 with 7k still owed on my full coverage insurance on Audi and no car and deemed total loss and unsafe to have on roads. The insurance company only gave me salvage value for the 2011 audi a5 that had 57k miles on it and left me with no car, no repairs, and no way to get another cause airbags didn’t deploy for where I was hit! 🤬🔥
2024-04-11, Unknown Or Other
Unknown
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. There were no warning lights at all. Given the location of the fuel pump, how does this dangerous incident happen?
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.

2011 Audi A5 questions

Does the 2011 Audi A5 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Audi A5 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi A5?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Engine (6), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Audi A5 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.

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