2011 Audi A5 recalls and problems

The 2011 Audi A5 has 0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2010 Audi A5
Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2011 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Audi A5 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 18 A5 model years — 6th most.

0recalls
25complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014: 1 complaints20142015: 3 complaints20152016: 7 complaints201672017: 4 complaints20172018: 2 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20242026: 1 complaints20261

2011 vs. other Audi A5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Audi A5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi A5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (14), engine (6), power train (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.