Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 27, 2022 · 51 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Audi A5 Cabriolet, across 12 model years (2010–2022). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (16). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2010, with 16 complaints
2010: 162010162011: 142011142012: 142012142013: 3201332014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 0201602017: 2201722018: 0201802020: 0202002021: 0202102022: 020220

n = 51 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Audi A5 Cabriolet years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical A5 Cabriolet year: 2010, 2011, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2010 A5 Cabriolet: 16 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2012 A5 Cabriolet: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2011 A5 Cabriolet: 14 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2014 A5 Cabriolet: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2015 A5 Cabriolet: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2017 A5 Cabriolet: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Audi A5 Cabriolet problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags4141
Engine860
Electrical System110
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110

All Audi A5 Cabriolet model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 A5 Cabriolet01——
2021 A5 Cabriolet03——
2020 A5 Cabriolet01——
2018 A5 Cabriolet01——
2017 A5 Cabriolet22—Engine
2016 A5 Cabriolet01——
2015 A5 Cabriolet11—Electrical System
2014 A5 Cabriolet11—Engine
2013 A5 Cabriolet31—Engine
2012 A5 Cabriolet142—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2011 A5 Cabriolet142—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2010 A5 Cabriolet162—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi A5 Cabriolet years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (16), 2011 (14), 2012 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical A5 Cabriolet year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Air Bags, with 41 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.