1987 Audi 5000 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Steering (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/14/2000 · Brakes
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND BRAKES DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. ALSO, UPON APPLYING BRAKES CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HOT. *AK
09/10/1998 · Electrical system
SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, CRUISE CONTROL AND TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
07/13/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH WHEN THE AXLE ASSEMBLY GAVE WAY. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER. THE WHEELS DID NOT LOCK UP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY MANDATED IN 1993. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON 5-5-93 AT 48,651 MILES, BUT NEVER EXPERIENCED THE DEFECT UNTIL NOW. *AK
02/24/1998 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
HEAT EXCHANGER BLEW CAUSING OVERFLOW OF HOT WATER TO SPILL INTO FRONT SEATS OF VEHICLE.
12/13/1997 · Electrical system
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
11/21/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
STICKING ACCELERATOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK
12/30/1996 · Body / structure
SUNVISOR COMES DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, OBSTRUCTING VIEW. (1ST VEHICLE ON 602405)
02/16/1996 · Steering · crash
WHEN MAKING A TURN THE CAR WENT ONE WAY WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED ANOTHER. THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE AND THE CAR HIT A BARRIER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT