1983 Audi 5000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1983 Audi 5000, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1983 Audi 5000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train)
Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Remedy: Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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.
Remedy: Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1983 Audi 5000 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
Compare Audi 5000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi 5000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Audi 5000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Audi 5000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 Audi 5000 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 Audi 5000 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 Audi 5000 | 5 | 4 |
| 1985 Audi 5000 | 7 | 14 |
| 1986 Audi 5000 | 8 | 15 |
| 1987 Audi 5000 | 4 | 11 |
| 1988 Audi 5000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Audi 5000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi 5000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Audi 5000 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1983 Audi 5000
How do I know if my 1983 Audi 5000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1983 Audi 5000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 82V037000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.