2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2020 compare to other S5 Cabriolet years?

S5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V295000SuspensionApril 26, 2021 · 40,993 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet — common questions

Is the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2020 compare to other S5 Cabriolet years?

Does the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet have recalls?

2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet — common questions

Is the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet reliable?

Does the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet have recalls?

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