VehicleVerdict

Audi S5 Cabriolet years to avoid

Across 2010–2023, no single S5 Cabriolet year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2010 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

19

Total complaints

11

Recall campaigns

2010–2023

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi S5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year9 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 3 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Audi S5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every S5 Cabriolet year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202301
202201
202103
202001
201901
201802
201701
201330
201202
201172
201092

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi S5 Cabriolet?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S5 Cabriolet years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi S5 Cabriolet have?

Across all model years, the S5 Cabriolet has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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.