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moderate Owners of the 2011 Audi Q5 have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Q5 | 3 |
| 2011 Q5 (this page) | 7 |
All 2 active fuel system recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Audi q5. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he started smelling fuel inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer karmart of maui (411 huku lii pl #103, kihei, hi 96753, (808) 419-7400) and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Audi q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 16v078000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system 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.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.