10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,462 miles

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2011 Audi A5 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Audi A5 Owner Comments

problem #13

Jul 012022

A5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Earlier models were recalled for defective air bag modules. My 2011 A5 was not recalled but the air bag module failed in exactly the same way as earlier models. The modules were not upgraded and perhaps the newer models should be included in recall. I have an invoice for $1443.45 from the dealer. Thanks.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #12

Mar 312022

A5

  • miles
Audi has recalled a5 until 2009 for defective air bag modules, ie power supply. My 2011 has the same problem but not covered by recall. Why not? Very dangerous condition. Thank you.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #11

Sep 012020

A5

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the front end was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver was not injured. No police report was taken. The occupant in the second vehicle sustained an injured back. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (stevens creek Audi located at 4343 stevens creek boulevardsanta clara, ca 95051) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 142019

A5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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?

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #9

Feb 062016

A5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi of charlotte (9300 E independence blvd, matthews, nc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not provided.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #8

Feb 282018

A5

  • 52,000 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?

- Roslyn, NY, USA

problem #7

Apr 062016

A5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 152016

A5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi A5. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/05/2017 updated 02/14/17.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #5

Feb 092016

A5

  • 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.

- La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012016

A5

  • miles
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.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 012016

A5 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall I received a recall notice in April 2016 for defective air bag. NHTSA 16V078 I have repeatedly check to see when repair can be made...no action as of today. This is a dangerous situation which needs to be addressed immediately. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Marion, MA, USA

problem #2

Apr 122016

A5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 202016

A5

  • 36,000 miles
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.

- Cypress, TX, USA

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