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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 S5 Cabriolet | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S5 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags5
- Power train4
- Structure3
- Engine2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 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 S5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet C AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi S5 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 9.9–12.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | S5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| 2022 | S5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| 2021 | S5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| 2020 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| 2019 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 8.1 | 10.2 |
| 2017 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| 2016 | S5 Cabriolet quattro · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| 2015 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| 2014 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| 2013 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| 2012 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.6 | 12.3 |
| 2011 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.6 | 12.3 |
| 2010 | S5 Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.6 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In the Netherlands
803 S5 Cabriolet cars are on Dutch roads; 90% arrived later as imports, and 138 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | €155,445 |
| 2023 | 33 | €145,201 |
| 2022 | 33 | €139,466 |
| 2021 | 37 | €132,761 |
| 2020 | 78 | €129,223 |
| 2018 | 88 | €114,575 |
| 2017 | 130 | €111,546 |
| 2015 | 27 | €102,454 |
| 2014 | 50 | €99,093 |
| 2013 | 62 | €98,110 |
| 2012 | 93 | €101,153 |
| 2011 | 51 | €99,728 |
| 2010 | 95 | €93,151 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
New registrations in Europe
8,030 new Audi S5 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 (664), Hungary (8), France (7).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 702 | 208 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 453 | 209 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 660 | 212 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 14 | 212 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,109 | 181 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1,084 | 178 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 248 | — |
| 2015 | 368 | — |
| 2014 | 530 | — |
| 2013 | 550 | — |
| 2012 | 796 | — |
| 2011 | 689 | — |
| 2010 | 827 | — |
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
795 Audi S5 Cabriolet cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 10.9 l/100 km on the road, against 9.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 19% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 795 | 10.9 | 9.1 | +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 Audi S5 Cabriolet uses 10.9 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,630 litres: €3,550 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Germany | €3,550 |
| France | €3,631 |
| Belgium | €3,240 |
| Italy | €3,284 |
| Netherlands | €3,894 |
| United States | $1,844 |
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
11 campaigns cover the S5 Cabriolet.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
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. (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 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
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. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
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