Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 A5 Cabriolet | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 A5 Cabriolet | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2011 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 A5 Cabriolet | 16 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags41
- Engine8
- Unknown or other2
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 3 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.6–10.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A5 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 9.8 | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| 2023 | A5 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2022 | A5 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.4 | 7.5 | 9.1 |
| 2021 | A5 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.4 | 7.5 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2018 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2017 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| 2013 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| 2012 | A5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| 2011 | A5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| 2010 | A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.9 | 10.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In the Netherlands
4,580 A5 Cabriolet cars are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports, and 1,328 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107 | €79,457 |
| 2023 | 138 | €79,096 |
| 2022 | 164 | €75,822 |
| 2021 | 189 | €73,216 |
| 2020 | 225 | €71,771 |
| 2019 | 211 | €71,966 |
| 2018 | 439 | €73,051 |
| 2017 | 359 | €75,732 |
| 2016 | 181 | €63,460 |
| 2015 | 234 | €63,632 |
| 2014 | 260 | €61,507 |
| 2013 | 322 | €62,681 |
| 2012 | 395 | €63,588 |
| 2011 | 379 | €64,484 |
| 2010 | 502 | €65,659 |
| 2009 | 475 | €72,206 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
98 A5 Cabriolet cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 54% petrol, 46% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 169,000 km |
| 2013 | 9 | 119,000 km |
| 2012 | 16 | 138,000 km |
| 2011 | 23 | 160,000 km |
| 2010 | 13 | 167,000 km |
| 2009 | 32 | 191,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
58,770 new Audi A5 Cabriolet cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (1,757), France (160), Belgium (100).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,289 | 162 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2,420 | 163 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2,402 | 170 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3,736 | 173 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 4,758 | 167 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 4,001 | 138 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 6,703 | — |
| 2015 | 3,886 | — |
| 2014 | 4,327 | — |
| 2013 | 4,705 | — |
| 2012 | 6,120 | — |
| 2011 | 6,523 | — |
| 2010 | 6,900 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
2,666 Audi A5 Cabriolet cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 8.4 l/100 km on the road, against 7.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 14% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,195 | 8.4 | 7.3 | +14% |
| Diesel hybrid | 471 | 6.8 | 5.8 | +19% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Audi A5 Cabriolet uses 8.4 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,260 litres: €2,739 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol hybrid | Diesel hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,739 | €2,322 |
| France | €2,802 | €2,403 |
| Belgium | €2,500 | €2,408 |
| Italy | €2,534 | €2,299 |
| Netherlands | €3,005 | €2,516 |
| United States | $1,423 | $1,699 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Recalls
9 campaigns cover the A5 Cabriolet.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recalls