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2011 AUDI Q5 Safety Overview

The 2011 AUDI Q5 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for AUDI Q5 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2011 AUDI Q5 18V818000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V818000: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/19/2018
2011 AUDI Q5 18V082000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 18V082000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/30/2018
2011 AUDI Q5 17V001000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V001000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/3/2017
2011 AUDI Q5 16V660000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 16V660000: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/13/2016
2011 AUDI Q5 16V078000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 16V078000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/10/2016

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.