2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A5 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet. That ranks 5th out of 12 A5 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 800 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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.
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Risk: Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
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.
Safety recall 19n4 (nhtsa 18v229) was issued in june 2018. Attached notice indicates that vehicle should be parked outdoors as a precaution, to avoid a fire caused by a short circuit within the electric coolant pump. Recall repairs are not anticipated until late 2018. I do not want to wait 4 months…
I purchased this vechiled 10 months ago. At 800 miles, the engine light came on. The crankshaft, throttle body and cam adjuster were all reported to audi usa and repaired or replaced. I was informed by the dealer they wanted to replace the engine. Audi usa is saying it was only a bracket. The car…
Other Audi A5 Cabriolet years
← 2016 A5 Cabriolet · 2018 A5 Cabriolet →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 A5 Cabriolet | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2011 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 A5 Cabriolet | 16 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.