2011 AUDI S5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 AUDI S5
The 2011 AUDI S5 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 AUDI S5
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 AUDI S5, potentially affecting up to 26,008 vehicles.
Recall 15V019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 26,008 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 AUDI S5
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 AUDI S5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT AUDI HAS OFFERED NO TIMETABLE AS TO WHEN THIS MAY BE POSSIBLE. NO SOLUTION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. I FIND IT DISCONCERTING TO BE DRIVING A CAR THAT HAS AN AIRBAG THAT COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY. UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHILE INSPECTING MY 2011 S5 AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS DETACHING FROM THE TOP. THE DEALER REPAIRED AS A WARRANTY REPAIR. A FEW YEARS LATER THE TOP OF THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF ON THE INSIDE STARTED TO SAG. I CAN'T PROVE THE DEALER WAS AT FAULT BUT THEY WERE THE LAST TO WORK ON THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF. THE REPAIR IS NOT WORTH THE REMAINING VALUE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER WILL NOT INSURE THE REPAIR MORE THAN A YEAR. SO BE CAREFUL WITH THESE PARTS AND NOW MOST OF YOU KNOW THESE VEHICLES HAVE TAKATA AIRBAGS SUBJECT TO A RECALL WHICH AUDI HAS NOT PROVIDE A TIME TABLE FOR RESOLUTION.
IN 2014 I NOTICED THAT THE CARBON FIBER INSERT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS PEELING OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED IT BUT THEN TOLD ME THEY REPAIRED IT BY ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN COVERED. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE CARBON FIBER INSERTS IN THE BACK SEATS STARTED TO PEEL OFF. AUDI COULD NOT EXPLAIN IT. I HAD TO TEAR THEM OFF BECAUSE THEY WERE SCRATCHING MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY SAT IN THE BACK SEAT. I PERSONALLY REPLACE THE INSERTS AND NOTICED THAT THE INSERT AROUND THE MMI WAS ALSO STARTING TO PEEL. SOMEONE SAID THAT UV RAYS AND HIGH HEAT COULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT.
Safety Rating for the 2011 AUDI S5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 AUDI S5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 AUDI S5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 AUDI S5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A3724212074822_1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
TRMMNDMV_Audi — AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,500 Audi owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Sedan, 2006 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan,...
A461653202763615 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING AND A SOLUTION FOR BRAKE SQUEAK OR SQUEAL WITH LIGHT OR MODERATE PEDAL PRESSURE.
A011650 2026299- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MIL is on due to One of the following DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01): DTC P219C00 (stored in cylinder 1), DTC P219D00 (stored in cylinder 2), DTC P219E00 (stored in cylinder 3), DTC P219F00 (stored in cylinder 4),...
A461522 2027636- — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-21 dated September 11, 2015. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
A461511 2027636- — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-89 dated July 21, 2014. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure. If front brake discs or brake pads are close to their wear limit, foreign objects between brake disc and brake pad, such as small...
46148920276368 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
squealing from front brakes (PR-1LJ)
24ASUPDATE — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
Dealer Letter an — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This document contains information on the upcoming emissions service action 24AM for the ECM software.
02032014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 AUDI S5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5
- 2008 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S5 — 26 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S5 (current)
- 2012 AUDI S5 — 10 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 — 18 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 — 4 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints