2011 Audi S5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2011 Audi S5. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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
- Air bags
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.
- Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train
Unable to get parts for faulty mse transmission currently in my 2011. audi upgraded because of known problems to nsy model transmission and expects owner to pay expense. they did not and have not make the customer/consumer aware of this until you forced to take it in for service due to sensors…
Unable to get parts for faulty mse transmission currently in my 2011. audi upgraded because of known problems to nsy model transmission and expects owner to pay expense. they did not and have not make the customer/consumer aware of this until you forced to take it in for service due to sensors and limited functionality in driving capabilities. vehicle hesitates and drops gears while in motion. this occurred on a major highway creating a hazardous event, in addition they will also charge you for a diagnosis and bogus service while they are already aware that the parts are not available for that transmission. Upon research I have found this IS not an isolated problem, or due to driving, mileage, wear and tear, previous owner, lack of warranty or whatever else they want to come up with. *tr
- Air bags
Takata recall - I have been notified by audi that the airbag in my car needs to be replaced but they have 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.
- Unknown or other
I recently purchased a used audi S5 cabriolet. After researching the vehicle and noting several posts about the rear window detaching from the top and having a friend who just had his A5 repaired this was something I was looking for. In my inspection of the vehicle I did confirm that the top had…
I recently purchased a used audi S5 cabriolet. After researching the vehicle and noting several posts about the rear window detaching from the top and having a friend who just had his A5 repaired this was something I was looking for. In my inspection of the vehicle I did confirm that the top had already pulled away at the bottom of the window. I pointed this out to the salesman and the dealer agreed to fix it at no cost. While I'm getting this fixed, this IS to document that this IS a well known issue that audi should address. This car IS in immaculate condition except for the one issue.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11003019This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002950This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002234This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002216This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
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