Does the 2011 Audi S5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Audi S5, the most recent reported on January 20, 2015 (Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi S5?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).

How many 2011 Audi S5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Audi S5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Audi S5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Audi S5 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail

NHTSA campaign 15V019000 · reported January 20, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 26,008 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags4
Unknown or other3
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Power train1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 7, 2017 · Air bags
THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT AUDI HAS OFFERED NO TIMETABLE AS TO WHEN THIS MAY BE POSSIBLE. NO SOLUTION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. I FIND IT DISCONCERTING TO BE DRIVING A CAR THAT HAS AN AIRBAG THAT COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY. UPDATED 10/10/2017

Feb 2, 2017 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…

Jan 31, 2017 · Unknown or other · 75,000 miles
WHILE INSPECTING MY 2011 S5 AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS DETACHING FROM THE TOP. THE DEALER REPAIRED AS A WARRANTY REPAIR. A FEW YEARS LATER THE TOP OF THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF ON THE INSIDE STARTED TO SAG. I CAN'T PROVE THE DEALER WAS AT FAULT BUT THEY WERE THE LAST TO WORK ON THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF…

Jan 31, 2017 · Unknown or other · 65,000 miles
IN 2014 I NOTICED THAT THE CARBON FIBER INSERT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS PEELING OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED IT BUT THEN TOLD ME THEY REPAIRED IT BY ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN COVERED. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE CARBON FIBER INSERTS IN THE BACK SEATS STARTED TO PEEL OFF. AUDI COULD NOT EXPLAIN IT. I HAD TO TEAR…

Jan 31, 2017 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE…

S5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2008	0	3
2010	0	20
2011	1	8
2012	1	10
2013	0	16
2014	0	6

Across all years, the 2018 S5 has the most complaints (26). All Audi S5 years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Audi S5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Audi S5, the most recent reported on January 20, 2015 (Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi S5?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2011 Audi S5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 7, 2017.