2011 Audi A5 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Audi A5. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
13
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
6
POWER TRAIN
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints27

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Unknown”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-04-10

“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.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-07-01

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-04-12

“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.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-03-31

“Driving down the road, my sunroof "exploded" today. Only damage was to the sunroof itself but very scary. Felt like an explosion, fortunately did no have any accident associated with this. Less likely anything dropped from above. Weather was good today.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-11-26

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the front end was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver was not injured. No police report was taken.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-09-01

“Takata recall: unable to get my vehicle fixed because they cannot get the parts needed. The customer service team can't provide an eta and cannot provide any alternate solutions in the meantime. What options do I have to ensure our safety while we wait?”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-02-14

“Takata recall - have been trying to get the recall done for almost 2 years. Audi has stopped making repairs and has been saying they are coming out with a final repair shortly. This has not changed in months. How do I get a commitment from audi on getting this car repaired?”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-02-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Audi A5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.