Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 46 owner complaints for the Audi A5 Cabriolet (model years 2010–2018, 2020–2022). The most reported problem area is air bags (40 complaints), followed by engine (5 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi A5 Cabriolet model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 40 | 3 of 12 | |
| Engine | 5 | 4 of 12 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tires | 2021 | 31,058 |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 45,496 |
| 18V229000 | Apr 11, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system | 2017 | 342,867 |
| 18V082000 | Jan 30, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 162,782 |
| 17V150000 | Mar 8, 2017 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2017 | 1,676 |
| 16V078000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 659,493 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.