Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2018
4,758 new Audi A5 Cabriolet cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were Germany (3,593), France (321), Belgium (250).
- Average mass
- 1,771 kg
- Average CO₂
- 167 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 158 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 68% · Diesel 32%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (140 kW, 188 hp), 2.0 hybrid (185 kW, 248 hp) and 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 140 kW 188 hp | 234 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 185 kW 248 hp | 134 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 46 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
439 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 75% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €73,051.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde248
- Band onvoldoende profiel61
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm52
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld48
- Band beschadigd43
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht29
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage20
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk10
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.7 L/100 km (about 27 mpg US), CO₂ 203 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011305 | This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011270 | This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011257 | This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers. |
| 11011252 | This bulletin provides information for when there are noises after selecting a gear at idlijng speed when the vehicle is stationary; noises when driving in different gears. |
| 11011251 | This bulletin provides informatino when there is droning/vibrations in tight bends - 0CL gearbox. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009936 | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009394 | This TSB provides information when there is poor phone quality on the other end of the line; DTCs B120313 - B120813. |
| 11009380 | This bulletin provides information about the Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement. |
| 11009375 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. |
| 11009372 | This bulletin provides informaiton when the exterior black optic trim is discolored. |
| 11009365 | This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof side member. |
| 11009363 | This bulletin provides informatin when there is a squeaking noise from the rubber boot of the intermediate steering shaft. |
| 11009362 | This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection. |
| 11009361 | This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage. |
| 11009356 | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)