Audi 5000 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Audi 5000 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Differential may fail from low oil

    Reported January 11, 1993Model years 1985–1989NHTSA campaign 93V006000152,000 vehicles affected

    Differential oil may evaporate over time, causing bearing and gear wear and eventual failure. The drive wheels could lose power, or the front wheels could lock, risking loss of control. The oil will be replaced with oil having higher performance characteristics.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC 3-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS.

  2. Fuel injector seals may harden and leak

    Reported January 17, 1989Model years 1984–1989NHTSA campaign 89V00600035,000 vehicles affected

    High temperatures and alcohol in some fuels may harden the fuel injector seals, allowing fuel into the engine compartment. Fuel on hot engine parts could cause a fire. The remedy is to replace the seals with improved ones and add fire protection improvements.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.

  3. Idle speed may become erratic or increase

    Reported October 28, 1987Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 87V17000057,000 vehicles affected

    An idle control unit malfunction may activate the idle stabilizer valve outside its normal range, making engine speed erratic or causing it to increase. The remedy is to install the latest specification idle control unit.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
    Defect
    MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
    Consequence
    IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
    Remedy
    INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNITVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1984 5000S, 1984 AND 1985 TURBO PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPEDWITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

  4. Rear brake calipers may bind and overheat

    Reported October 6, 1987Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 87V15800016,000 vehicles affected

    Rear brake calipers may bind and overheat, making the brake pedal feel spongy and possibly disabling one brake circuit. Braking ability could be affected. The remedy is to inspect the calipers and replace them as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

  5. Fuel vapours may escape after refuelling

    Reported October 6, 1987Model years 1984–1988NHTSA campaign 87V15700025,000 vehicles affected

    Repeatedly topping off the tank may reduce its expansion space, allowing vapours to escape from the charcoal filter and possibly ignite from exhaust heat. The remedy is to install a redesigned filler neck, vent valve and hose; stop refuelling when the pump nozzle shuts off.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO AND TURBO QUATTRO PASSENGER CARS.

  6. Idle stabilizer wear may cause engine surging

    Reported January 3, 1987Model years 1985–1986NHTSA campaign 87V00900081,000 vehicles affected

    The idle stabilizer may wear excessively, causing engine speed to fluctuate or surge. The surge could affect vehicle control if the brakes are not applied in time. Replace the idle stabilization valve.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

  7. Transmission may cause sudden acceleration when shifting

    Reported January 3, 1987Model years 1983–1986NHTSA campaign 87V008000251,102 vehicles affected

    Sudden acceleration may occur when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive, potentially causing a crash and injuries. An automatic shift lock will be installed so the lever cannot be moved out of Park unless the brake pedal is applied at the same time.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

  8. Seat belt locks may not engage properly

    Reported August 18, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V1130008,000 vehicles affected

    The front or rear right seat belt locks may fail to engage, allowing the belt to separate during heavy braking or an impact and increasing the risk of injury. Seat belts will be replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  9. Fuel leak may ignite in the engine compartment

    Reported August 4, 1986Model years 1985–1986NHTSA campaign 86V10300080,710 vehicles affected

    A misadjusted fuel distributor may allow fuel to be absorbed by the air filter. An engine backfire on restart could ignite the fuel and cause an engine compartment fire. An air filter modification kit will be installed to prevent fuel leaks.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  10. Brake hoses may crack and leak

    Reported July 30, 1985Model years 1983–1984NHTSA campaign 85V099000105,000 vehicles affected

    In adverse weather, the outer layer of brake hoses may become brittle and crack, causing brake fluid loss, longer stopping distances and possibly a crash. Brake hoses will be replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.

  11. Brake and accelerator pedals may be too close in height

    Reported September 22, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V095000117,000 vehicles affected

    The small height difference between the accelerator and brake pedals could lead the driver to press both at once, lose control and have an accident. Dealers will install a plate to raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
    Defect
    CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT ONE TIME, LOSE CONTROL, AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL PLATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PROPER HEIGHT.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL.NOTE: IF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IS EXPERIENCED, THE IGNITION SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY PRESSED.

  12. Accelerator pedal may not return to idle

    Reported April 21, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V03700092,000 vehicles affected

    An improperly placed mat can interfere with the accelerator's vibration absorber, preventing the pedal from fully returning to idle. This could cause unintended acceleration, loss of control or a crash. Dealers will install a pedal guide where needed and inspect the throttle system.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    Defect
    ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCLERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR PEDAL DAMPER.NOTE: ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROMTHE IGNITION WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION DUE TO THE STEERING LOCK HINDERING VEHICLEMANEUVERABILITY.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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