Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 13 owner complaints for the Audi S5 Cabriolet (model years 2010–2013, 2017–2023). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by power train (4 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi S5 Cabriolet model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 2 of 11 | |
| Power train | 4 | 2 of 11 | |
| Structure | 3 | 1 of 11 | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 of 11 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 45,496 |
| 21V295000 | Apr 26, 2021 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2021 | 40,993 |
| 19V547000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2018 | 145,337 |
| 18V325000 | May 16, 2018 | Air bags: side/window | 2018 | 548 |
| 18V082000 | Jan 30, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 162,782 |
| 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.