Model year record

1987 Audi 5000

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V006000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
152,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-01-11
Owners notified
1993-01-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V006000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
35,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-01-17
Owners notified
1989-01-23

Defect description

FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V158000

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
16,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-06
Owners notified
1987-12-28

Defect description

CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.

Manufacturer remedy

REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V157000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
25,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-06
Owners notified
1987-10-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Power train: axle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Structure: body1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1

The 1986 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1988 model has 13 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.