2011 Audi S5
Only 8 complaints 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03
Power train
1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-17Fuel system, gasoline15V019000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Audi S5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Audi S5 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 2011 Audi S5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Audi S5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.