1984 Audi 5000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1984 Audi 5000, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1984 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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Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
Remedy: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
Remedy: Install latest specification idle control unit.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.
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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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Audi 5000 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Heater core exploded causing poor visibility when smoke came through ventillation. Mjs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 1999 · Visibility
“Owner was in an accident because the vehicle accelerated for no reason, causing high RPM and an increase in vehicle speed. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 1997 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Audi 5000 (5000S, 5000S Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 19–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
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 1984 Audi 5000
How do I know if my 1984 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1984 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 85V099000).
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.