What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Audi 5000 S?

EPA figures for the 1987 Audi 5000 S reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Audi 5000 S?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Audi 5000 S. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Audi 5000 S?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Audi 5000 S, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Audi · 1987

1987 Audi 5000 S

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 5-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	17	523
2.2L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.3L 5-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494
2.3L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V158000

CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.

Campaign 87V157000

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.

Campaign 89V006000

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

Campaign 93V006000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Steering 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.