I filed a claim with insurance company with what I thought was minor damages for a hit and run that happened to me while I was at emergency room for the multiple surgeries I’ve had recently and when the claim came back total loss due to defective airbag recalls and cause my airbags were supposed to deploy where they hit me and didn’t, now I’m left with 7k still owed on my full coverage insurance on Audi and no car and deemed total loss and unsafe to have on roads. The insurance company only gave me salvage value for the 2011 audi a5 that had 57k miles on it and left me with no car, no repairs, and no way to get another cause airbags didn’t deploy for where I was hit! 🤬🔥
The worst 2011 Audi A5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags14
- Engine6
- Transmission4
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Audi A5
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Audi A5 990
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
2011 Audi A5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 21 | 29-31 | 24-25 |
What 2011 Audi A5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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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. Thanks.
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 problem the next day as a cracked fuel pump housing. There were no warning lights at all. Given the location of the fuel pump, how does this dangerous incident happen?
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.
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.
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. The occupant in the second vehicle sustained an injured back. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (stevens creek audi located at 4343 stevens creek boulevardsanta clara, ca 95051) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 audi a5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi of charlotte (9300 e independence blvd, matthews, nc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not provided.
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?
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Questions about the 2011 Audi A5
Is the 2011 Audi A5 reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2011 Audi A5, 2.1 times a typical A5 model year.
What is the 2011 Audi A5 year score?
The 2011 Audi A5 scores 44 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi A5: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Audi A5?
Airbags, with 14 complaints. Next is engine (6).
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A5 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Audi A5 get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Audi A5 range from 24 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22 city and 30 highway.
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