Does the 1986 Audi 5000 have any recalls?

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, vehicle speed control, seat belts. 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 1986 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 1986 Audi 5000?

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

1986 Audi 5000 recalls

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

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

For the 1986 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.

1986 Audi 5000 recalls, newest first

March 4, 1996NHTSA 96E006000414 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
Consequence: If the brake hose assembly separates, loss of braking power can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: These brake hose assemblies will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 11, 1993NHTSA 93V006000152,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.
Consequence: In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 17, 1989NHTSA 89V00600035,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Summary: Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
Consequence: Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
Remedy: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 6, 1987NHTSA 87V15800016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary: Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.
Consequence: Overheated calipers could cause brake pedal to feelspongy and could result in one brake circuit becoming inoperative. Brakingability would be affected.
Remedy: Requires inspection of brake calipers and replacement of calipers as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 6, 1987NHTSA 87V15700025,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: 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 inducted into the engine.
Consequence: Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.
Remedy: Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 1987NHTSA 87V00900081,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cruise control

Summary: The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car.
Consequence: Engine surge could ultimately see-saw to the extend thatloss of vehicle control could be experienced if the brakes were not applied intime. There is a risk of a collision and injury in a confined space.
Remedy: Replace idle stabilization valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

August 18, 1986NHTSA 86V1130008,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: Rear or front right seat belt locks may not properly engage. Consequence of defect: seat belts could separate in event of heavy brake application or impact and thus subject passengers to injury.
Remedy: Replace seat belts, as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 4, 1986NHTSA 86V10300080,710 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary: Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. Consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1986 Audi 5000 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood3
Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch3
Fuel system3
Vehicle speed control3
Gasoline › Fuel injection system2

Other Audi 5000 years

Other 1986 Audi models

Questions

Does the 1986 Audi 5000 have any recalls?: 9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, vehicle speed control, seat belts. 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 1986 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 1986 Audi 5000?: 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.