2011 Audi A5: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Audi A5 has 62 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine. Owners most often flag *b9/b9.5 generation (2017-2024):.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

62
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
38
engine
13
power train
8
fuel/propulsion system
2

Recalls affecting the 2011 A5

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 16V078000

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 an…

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 18V082000

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.…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the B9/B9.5 generation (approximately 2017-2024 models), feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Owners praise these models for being "rock solid," offering a superb driving experience ("drives like it's on rails"),

  • *B9/B9.5 Generation (2017-2024):
  • High maintenance and repair costs out of warranty. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Known issues with the 2.0T engine (e.g., water pump failure). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dual-clutch (S tronic) transmission problems, including clutch replacement at low mileage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor dealership service experiences (careless work, denying responsibility). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A5.

Typical used price

Used A5 listings typically run $17,438–$49,560 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

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