2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 13, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A5 Cabriolet years
Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet. That ranks 6th out of 12 A5 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:cooling systemApr 11, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V229000 · 342,867 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI PALO ALTO DEALER LOCATED AT 1730 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 AND PHONE NUMBER [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND THE…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Dec 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11052360

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A5 Cabriolet model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.