Model year guide

2011 Audi S5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Audi S5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.

2011 Audi S5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Audi S5 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined17–19 mpg
Typical price$28,298

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Audi S5 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #15V019000 · manufacturer #Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK · 20/01/2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 2…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 11 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Audi S5 MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,600
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Audi S5 worth?

Low
$17,995
Typical price
$28,298
High
$34,600

From 28 comparable 2011 Audi S5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Audi S5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,600
Total$34,600
Per mile$0.46

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,298) with the same model 3 model-years older ($21,350), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
182.7 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
53.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Curb weight
3,737–4,134 lb
Front track
61.8 in
Rear track
61.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2011 Audi S5 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 832

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 832.

Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission

Bulletin 35 13 09 2028085 · Power Train · Apr 2913

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

Bulletin TSB_2074436_3 · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).

Bulletin TSB_2069078_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.

Bulletin TSB_2069904_3 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.

Bulletin TSB_2072304_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.

Bulletin TSB_20741717_15 · Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.

Bulletin TSB_2075120_3 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.

Bulletin TSB_2079732_2 · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S5 CABRIOLET FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi S5. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be p…

Transport Canada #2018059 · Jan 2018

Airbag

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airba…

Transport Canada #2016064 · Feb 2016

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, a fuel leak may occur in the fuel injection system under certain driving conditions. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding fuel injector seals.

Transport Canada #2015018 · Jan 2015

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Audi S5

The Audi S5 is one of two high-performance variants of Audi's A5. The B8 and B9 generations were marketed as the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback sedan versions of the B8 and B9 Audi S4 saloon and estate models, while the B10 S5 is the direct replacement of the B9 S4 models.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Audi S5 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium Plus quattro · 3.0T Premium Plus quattro · quattro Prestige · quattro Premium Plus
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 354 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 333 hp

2011 Audi S5 vehicles on record

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Other Audi S5 model years

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2011 Audi S5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Audi S5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Audi S5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Audi S5 get?

The 2011 Audi S5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2011 Audi S5 worth?

Comparable 2011 Audi S5 listings run roughly $17,995–$34,600, typically around $28,298 (from 28 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.