Audi 5000 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the Audi 5000 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 50 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Audi 5000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi 5000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Audi 5000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 Audi 5000 | 4 | 11 |
| 1986 Audi 5000 | 9 | 15 |
| 1985 Audi 5000 | 8 | 14 |
| 1984 Audi 5000 | 6 | 4 |
| 1983 Audi 5000 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 Audi 5000 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 Audi 5000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Audi 5000 | 3 | 0 |
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Newest Audi 5000 recalls
- Mar 4, 199696E006000Service brakes, hydraulic414 vehicles1983-1986 Audi 5000
These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
- Jan 11, 199393V006000Power train152,000 vehiclesAudi 100, 200 and 4 more models
The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation.
- Jan 17, 198989V006000Fuel system, gasoline35,000 vehiclesAudi 5000 and Quattro
Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
- Oct 28, 198787V170000Vehicle speed control57,000 vehicles1984-1985 Audi 5000
Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
- Oct 6, 198787V158000Service brakes, air16,000 vehicles1986-1987 Audi 5000
Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.
- Oct 6, 198787V157000Fuel system, gasoline25,000 vehicles1984-1988 Audi 5000
Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being…
- Jan 3, 198787V009000Vehicle speed control81,000 vehicles1985-1986 Audi 5000
The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car.
- Jan 3, 198787V008000Power train251,102 vehicles1978-1986 Audi 5000
Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.