2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet. That ranks 2nd out of 11 S5 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 67,750 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 60% | 67,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 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.
I am the sole owner of a 2011 audi s5 cabriolet. Chief complaints: engine problem,.warning light shut down engine,gearbox malfunction,tpms malfunction,. Transmission intermittently slipping and would not go in reverse,takata airbag not changed by keyes audi complaint for lemon law with audi corp…
Occasional lack of propulsion when accelerator pedal is depressed, loss of gear while moving slowly (from a stop). In either case, the car may be stuck in an intersection or otherwise act unpredictably to other traffic. Remedy is to either take foot off accelerator to re-engage multiple times, or…
My wife and i went on a drive, to get lunch, after leaving lunch , we headed home, i pulled out on to the hwy, and the audi,"check engine" "no reverse" light lit up, and then the tpms lit up, the warning stated i had lost reverse, and i could continue driving. Home was over 10 miles away, so i…
Takata recall notice was issued by audi over 24 months ago. Authorized dealers cannot source parts to complete repair jeopardizing safety of our drivers. Dealers are not able to schedule or even forecast when parts will become available. Given the length of elapsed time and potential danger…
Takata recall - received urgent recall august 2017. Multiple calls to the dealership and audi usa have not provide information regarding 1) when parts are available for my urgent recall notice, and 2) is the car safe to continue to drive? I understand the scale of this recall, however additional…
Other Audi S5 Cabriolet years
← 2010 S5 Cabriolet · 2012 S5 Cabriolet →
| 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 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S5 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.