- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Audi S5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Audi S5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2015 for the fuel rail.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Audi S5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2011 Audi S5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi S5: every year compared
All S5 years2011 Audi S5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Audi S5 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Audi A3 | 42 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A4 Avant | 42 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 38 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A4 | 32 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A5 Coupe | 24 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A6 Avant | 21 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A6 | 19 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Audi A8 | 15 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Audi S5
Does the 2011 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Audi S5: fuel rail (January 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Audi S5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Audi S5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi S5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Audi S5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data