VehicleVerdict

Audi Cabriolet years to avoid

Across 1993–2003, no single Cabriolet year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1996 drew the most complaints; 1993 the fewest.

40

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1993–2003

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year14 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 12 complaints1996: 14 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints2003: 8 complaints
Audi Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Cabriolet year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200380
200010
199810
199721
1996142
1995123
199422
199301

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi Cabriolet?

By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cabriolet years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi Cabriolet have?

Across all model years, the Cabriolet has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 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.