2011 Audi A5

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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25Owner complaints

Model-year median: 8

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

4 Unknown Or Other

4 Fuel/propulsion System

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2022

Fuel/propulsion System

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…

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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?

NHTSA ODI #11462379

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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