Most common 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A5 Cabriolet complaints by model year
Best A5 Cabriolet years: 2017, 2021. Compare all years →
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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…
What 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet owners say
Air bags
I asked my Audi dealer where I take my care for all care and maintenance about replacing the defective air bags. I was told the parts were not available. I asked about being given a loaner car until the replacement parts were available. I was told there was a long list but they would put me in the list. That was almost 1 year ago and still no mention of the loaner car or fix. When I expressed my concern about the safety hazard I was told that "Audi hasn't had any deaths yet". I told him I didn't want to be the first. The last time I asked I was told that the replacements/repairs would start on the west coast in September 2017 but no idea of when my car would be fixed. Why is the consumer left with no answers and driving a potential death machine? Why isn't Audi being pressured to fix this? When can we expect this to be fixed? …
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.
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 A5 Cabriolet rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the A5 Cabriolet at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
The air bags — 15 complaints, 94% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet, the most recent from January 30, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A5 Cabriolet?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017 and 2021. See the full Audi A5 Cabriolet years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 54,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.