MYRModel Year Report

1981 Audi 5000

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1981 Audi 5000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:03.172Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi 5000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19831
19844
198514
198615
198711
19881
19890
19900
19910

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

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AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820528 — vehicle speed control

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.

Campaign 82V037000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19830928 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL PLATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PROPER HEIGHT.

Campaign 83V095000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860319 — DP (closed 19860623)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19860805 — C (closed 19890711)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R 19870213 — power train

SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.

Remedy: INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.

Campaign 87V008000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Audi 5000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V037000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V095000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V008000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Audi 5000 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Audi 5000?

The most-reported component is equipment:appliance:air conditioner, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Audi 5000 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.