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Audi A5 Cabriolet years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 51 complaints about the Audi A5 Cabriolet since 2010, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2010 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
51
Recalls
9
Worst year
2010
Model years
2010-2017

Audi A5 Cabriolet years to avoid

No model year of the Audi A5 Cabriolet stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Audi A5 Cabriolet years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Audi A5 Cabriolet complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2010201120122013201420152017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Audi A5 Cabriolet problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    41
  • Engine
    8
  • Electrical
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Audi A5 Cabriolet problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-2Engine20
2015-1Driver assistance10
2014-1Engine10
2013-3Engine11
2012-14Airbags20
2011-14Airbags20
2010-16Airbags53,50020

Recalls 9

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Questions about the Audi A5 Cabriolet

What years of the Audi A5 Cabriolet should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi A5 Cabriolet has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi A5 Cabriolet?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Airbags, with 41 complaints across all years, followed by engine (8) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

9 recalls between 2010 and 2017. The 2021 model year has the most, with 3.

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