Takata recall they have not released a fix to my dealer for this problem and now they are filing chapter 11. What do I need in order to fix this issue?
2011 Audi Q5 airbags problems
severe 61 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
61
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 61 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Audi Q5, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 8 model years of Audi Q5 we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 61.
Airbags accounts for 43% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 7 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Takata recall - have not received indication that driver airbag is available for installation. This car is almost 6 years old and we live in a hot humid climate. It is my understanding that these factors increase the likelihood of an airbag problem.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted at: new country Audi greenwich 181 west putnam avenue, greenwich, ct 06830 and…
Takata recall I received the safety recall notice from Audi in april 2016. I called my local dealer and was told the "part weren't available yet." it is now november 2016 and when checking on this again I am told the parts still aren't available. I find this unacceptable and I wonder why the NHTSA doesn't find it unacceptable as well. I called Audi customer service and was told they have…
Takata airbag recall. It has taken too long to get my airbags ag. This is unacceptable as it is a high rish of injury or death. I contacted the dealership in august of 2016. They have no information as to when I will be able to get the airbags replaced
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Audi q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Takata recall issued in 2016 but my dealer has been waiting over 6 weeks for parts to do the interim repair. Air bags have never deployed but I remain concerned about possible injury in the event of an accident
Takata recall and fuel pump flange remedy not available in timely manner
Had airbags trouble with your 2011 Audi Q5?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Audi Q5?
It's a meaningful issue. 61 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 44,000 and 94,000 miles, with the median around 55,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 44,000; a quarter make it past 94,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Audi/Q5.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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