Does the 1987 Audi 5000 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. 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 1987 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 1987 Audi 5000?

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

1987 Audi 5000 recalls

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

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

For the 1987 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.

1987 Audi 5000 recalls, newest first

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1987 Audi 5000 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes2
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar2
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1
Electrical system › Wiring1
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash1

Other Audi 5000 years

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Questions

Does the 1987 Audi 5000 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. 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 1987 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 1987 Audi 5000?: 11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.