2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints13

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 18V082000 · 30 Jan 2018

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V078000 · 10 Feb 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

What owners complain about

Share of the 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train3 · 60%

Air bags2 · 40%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 20%

Engine1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

20183

20192

From owner complaints

My wife and i went on a drive, to get lunch, after leaving lunch , we headed home, i pulled out on to the hwy, and the audi,"check engine" "no reverse" light lit up, and then the tpms lit up, the warning stated i had lost reverse, and i could continue driving. Home was over 10 miles away, so i continued to drive home.…
Power train · Aug 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Takata recall notice was issued by audi over 24 months ago. Authorized dealers cannot source parts to complete repair jeopardizing safety of our drivers. Dealers are not able to schedule or even forecast when parts will become available. Given the length of elapsed time and potential danger presented, this situation…
Air bags · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I am the sole owner of a 2011 audi s5 cabriolet. Chief complaints: engine problem,.warning light shut down engine,gearbox malfunction,tpms malfunction,. Transmission intermittently slipping and would not go in reverse,takata airbag not changed by keyes audi complaint for lemon law with audi corp. Car is inoperable…
Power train · Jul 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Occasional lack of propulsion when accelerator pedal is depressed, loss of gear while moving slowly (from a stop). In either case, the car may be stuck in an intersection or otherwise act unpredictably to other traffic. Remedy is to either take foot off accelerator to re-engage multiple times, or turn car off and back…
Power train · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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