Model year guide

2011 Audi S5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Audi S5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

2011 Audi S5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Audi S5 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined17–19 mpg
Typical price$28,298

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Audi S5 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #15V019000 · 20/01/2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Audi S5 MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Audi S5 worth?

Low
$17,995
Typical price
$28,298
High
$34,600

From 28 comparable 2011 Audi S5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Audi S5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,600
Total$34,600
Per mile$0.46

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,298) with the same model 3 model-years older ($21,350), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Audi S5 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium Plus quattro · 3.0T Premium Plus quattro · quattro Premium Plus · quattro Prestige
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 354 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 333 hp

2011 Audi S5 vehicles on record

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Other Audi S5 model years

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2011 Audi S5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Audi S5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Audi S5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Audi S5 get?

The 2011 Audi S5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2011 Audi S5 worth?

Comparable 2011 Audi S5 listings run roughly $17,995–$34,600, typically around $28,298 (from 28 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.