1986 Audi 5000

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 5000 CS quattro · 2.2L · AWD · 5-speed manual
• 5000 CS quattro Wagon · 2.2L · AWD · 5-speed manual
• 5000 S · 2.2L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 5000 S · 2.2L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 5000 S · 2.2L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 5000 S · 2.2L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 5000S Wagon · 2.2L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 5000S Wagon · 2.2L · FWD · 5-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

• 96E006000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.

  Remedy: THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

  Reported March 4, 1996. View on NHTSA

• 93V006000: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

  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.

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

  Reported January 11, 1993. View on NHTSA

• 89V006000: 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.

  Reported January 17, 1989. View on NHTSA

• 87V157000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  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.

  Reported October 6, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 87V158000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

  CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.

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

  Reported October 6, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 87V009000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

  THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.

  Remedy: REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.

  Reported January 3, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 87V008000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

  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.

  Reported January 3, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V113000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

  REAR OR FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELTS COULD SEPARATE IN EVENT OF HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT AND THUS SUBJECT PASSENGERS TO INJURY.

  Remedy: REPLACE SEAT BELTS, AS NECESSARY.

  Reported August 18, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 86V103000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

  MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

  Remedy: INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.

  Reported August 4, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  Varies by configuration: 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.2L 5-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

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  Varies by configuration: 2.2L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.2L 5-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 5-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
  19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

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