2011 Audi Q5 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Audi Q5, 22% of all 143 complaints that year. Two related recalls exist (16V660000 and 18V818000) for cracking fuel pump flanges, with median failure mileage at 92,642 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 32
- 22% of 143
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 92,642 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Engine abruptly shuts down at low speed, including while stopping at signs or backing out of a garage.
- Strong gasoline odor inside or outside the vehicle while parked or driving, later traced to a cracking fuel pump canister cover.
- Pin hole leaks develop in the fuel pump located under the rear seat, allowing fuel to pool in the assembly.
- Owners report being notified of the 16V660000 fuel pump flange recall but told replacement parts were unavailable for many months.
- Some owners combine fuel pump flange recall concerns with unresolved Takata airbag recall notices on the same vehicle.
When 2011 Audi Q5 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 13, 2011, latest Jan 18, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Audi Q5
- NHTSA 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Fuel System5,987 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
- NHTSA 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Fuel System143,214 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Fuel System complaints by Q5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2011 Audi Q5?
- NHTSA shows 32 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Q5, making up 22% of the 143 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Audi Q5 fuel system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 16V660000 (fuel pump flange cracking) from 2016 and campaign 18V818000, a follow-up repair reported in 2018, both covering the fuel pump flange.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Q5 is 92,642 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 32 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Q5.