Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Audi S5 Cabriolet, across 11 model years (2010–2023). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Audi S5 Cabriolet years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S5 Cabriolet model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 S5 Cabriolet: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2011 S5 Cabriolet: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 S5 Cabriolet: 3 complaints, 0 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 S5 Cabriolet problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi S5 Cabriolet model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2020 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 S5 Cabriolet | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 S5 Cabriolet | 5 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 S5 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi S5 Cabriolet years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (8), 2011 (5), 2013 (3). 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 S5 Cabriolet?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi S5 Cabriolet have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.