2011 Audi A5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 56%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Audi A5, 56% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is safety recall-69n1 -takata sdi driver frontal airbag for my vehicle, and when I called dealership, they do not have parts available and nor they have eta. So as it is driver side airbag, we cannot risk our lives by driving that vehicle, so we asked for loaner and Audi dealership said no. So as I cannot drive the vehicle and loaner is not available, so we will have to get rental, which again will cost us, so we need compensation for rental vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10863566, filed 2016-05, 36,000 miles“Takata recall - have been trying to get the recall done for almost 2 years. Audi has stopped making repairs and has been saying they are coming out with a final repair shortly. This has not changed in months. How do I get a commitment from Audi on getting this car repaired?”
NHTSA complaint #11075520, filed 2018-02, 52,000 miles“This was announced in february! I still don't have a repair. A woman in orange county california was recently killed because the fragments ripped through her body. When will I get a repair? I doubt I can get a decent price on resale because any internet search shows that it is a death trap. Please help us and put pressure the company.”
NHTSA complaint #10924251, filed 2016-11“Takata recall. I have been notified of the recall in april of 2016 and it is now the end of october 2016 and we have no information regarding timing of the replacement or plans to get the replacement part available. Only word is remedy not available . As this is a significant recall issue with potential life threatening consequences, I would request that this get escalated.”
NHTSA complaint #10918779, filed 2016-10“Takata recall: unable to get my vehicle fixed because they cannot get the parts needed. The customer service team can't provide an eta and cannot provide any alternate solutions in the meantime. What options do I have to ensure our safety while we wait?”
NHTSA complaint #11180137, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
- 11030980Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 50% |
| 2011 | 14 | 56% |
| 2010 | 14 | 41% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2011 Audi A5
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology