2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet. That is the most of any S5 Cabriolet model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Audi S5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 38% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 92,469 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 48,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.
The rear convertible window is separating completely from the roof and i am afraid it will fall out on the road or fly out and hit someone. The window is currently only attached by 2 corner. I have tried to address it with audi but have been told its not their problem
VEH HAS 92000 MILES START GETTING MEGTRONIC ERROR- OK TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE. TOOK TO RICHMOND DEALER AND THEY ADVISED NEEDED $8K REPLACEMENT- DROPPED PAN - NO METAL AND FLUID GOOD- HAD REPLACE FLUID/ FILTER. DROVE NO CONCERNS THEN WOULD NOT GO AFTER STOP AT LIGHT. TOOK TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAID…
When starting the car, the engine would crank for several seconds and sometimes would not start at all until restarting the ignition sequence. While at a stop, the car would jump suddenly after a delay of pressing the gas pedal and the idle was very uneven. After turning the car off, the smell of…
The vehicle was purchased in january of 2018 with about close to 47,000 miles on the odometer. Currently with only just over 50,000 miles the rear windshield is separating from the fabric roof which in turn has caused water infiltration from rainfall into the rear and front passenger side interior…
I bought the car of my dreams used in may 2016, with only 19,000 miles on it. Carefully inspected the back window on the convertible top for any seperation or issues at the advice of a friend. After owning the car for 2 1/2 years, the back window is completely unglued in many areas. The whole…
Other Audi S5 Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2012 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 S5 Cabriolet | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S5 Cabriolet model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.