2011
Audi A5
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 A5 will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the previous generation A5 and the Audi brand score.
The 2011 Audi A5 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2011 Audi A5 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2011 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability
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Audi vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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NA
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Exhaust
NA
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NA
NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
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NA
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Brakes
NA
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NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2001
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2003
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2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
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2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
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2001
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
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NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
NA
2017
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
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2001
2002
2003
2004
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2006
2007
2008*
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2009
NA
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
NA
2017
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
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NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
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Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
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2013
NA
2014
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2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
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2015
NA
2016
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2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
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2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
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2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
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2015
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2016
NA
2017
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2018*
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Jan 30, 2018
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
What should you do:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V082000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
162782
AIR BAGS
Feb 10, 2016
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V078000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
659493
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 20, 2015
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V019000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
26008
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