2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Takata recall. Received recall notice feb 2016. Our 2010 audi a5 cabriolet has been scheduled twice with audi jacksonville to have the takata airbag replaced. Both times we have been told, after the car arrived, that they did not have the parts and they could not get information from audi on when they would get the parts. Audi jacksonville even scheduled the second appointment saying they had the parts and when car arrived said they did not have the parts. First appointment was october 28, 2017. Second appointment was december 6, 2017. Still no word from audi on when parts may arrive.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called audi of danbury (25 sugar hollow rd, danbury, ct 06810) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2017
“Takata recall safety recall was received last april 2016. As of today, audi claims they have no replacement parts and that the ntsa says it's safe for me to continue driving my car. I would like to know how I can get my car repaired now.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
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“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 05/11/17 *bf updated 10/12/2017*js”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/06/17*lj consumer stated dealer consultant advises that parts will not be available for at least six more months. Updated 6/26/18*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2016
“Takata recall. My 2010 audi a5 was recalled in february because it contains a takata airbag. Audi says the replacement parts are still unavailable. When I check the NHTSA website for priority groupings for the replacement, I was shocked to see it's not listed anywhere. What is going on?”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2016
“Takata recall the passenger side airbags have been recalled in april of 2016. Now its end of march 2017 audi has not replaced the airbag. They have not communicated or responded to my enquiries. I think and it is enough time for audi to take care of problem without further risk to consumer. I request NHTSA to intervene. Thank you for your time.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2016
“Takata recall - I have received no information from audi regarding when the takata airbags will be replaced in my florida registered 2010 audi a5 cabriolet despite the recall being announced over a year ago.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect...updated 07/21/17 *bf *cn”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) was received in february of 2016. After contacting the dealer (audi fort myers in fort myers, florida) and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2016
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all A5 Cabriolet years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.