VehicleVerdict

Audi A5 Cabriolet years to avoid

Across 2010–2022, no single A5 Cabriolet year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2010 drew the most complaints; 2022 the fewest.

53

Total complaints

9

Recall campaigns

2010–2022

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi A5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year16 complaints2010: 16 complaints2011: 14 complaints2012: 14 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints
Audi A5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every A5 Cabriolet year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202201
202103
202001
201801
201732
201601
201521
201411
201331
2012142
2011142
2010162

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi A5 Cabriolet?

By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among A5 Cabriolet years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

Across all model years, the A5 Cabriolet has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.