Does the 1978 Audi 5000 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Audi 5000 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Audi 5000?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Audi 5000 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Audi 5000. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Audi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Audi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Audi 5000 recalls, newest first

January 3, 1987NHTSA 87V008000251,102 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

Summary: Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Consequence: Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.
Remedy: Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1983NHTSA 83V095000117,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.
Remedy: Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 21, 1982NHTSA 82V03700092,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary: On the involved vehicles, an improperly placed mat interferes with the vibration absorber attached to the underside of the accelerator. The pedal may not fully return to the idle position.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Audi 5000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 Audi 5000 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Audi 5000 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Audi 5000?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.