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Audi S5 Cabriolet years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Audi S5 Cabriolet since 2010, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 2010 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
11
Worst year
2010
Model years
2010-2013

Audi S5 Cabriolet years to avoid

No model year of the Audi S5 Cabriolet stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Audi S5 Cabriolet years

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Audi S5 Cabriolet complaints by model year

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

201020112013

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Audi S5 Cabriolet problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Audi S5 Cabriolet problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2013-3Airbags00
2011-5Transmission20
2010-8Body61,00020

Recalls 11

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Questions about the Audi S5 Cabriolet

What years of the Audi S5 Cabriolet should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi S5 Cabriolet has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi S5 Cabriolet?

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

What is the most common problem with the Audi S5 Cabriolet?

Airbags, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and body (3).

How many recalls does the Audi S5 Cabriolet have?

11 recalls between 2010 and 2013. The 2021 model year has the most, with 3.

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