2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A5 Cabriolet at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical A5 Cabriolet model year at the same age, making the 2017 one of the better A5 Cabriolet years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems

  • Engine & cooling~1,000 miles
    2100%
  • Other / not specified~1,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi A5 Cabriolet complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi A5 Cabriolet. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best A5 Cabriolet years: 2017, 2021. Compare all years →

2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls (2)

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

NHTSA recall 18V-229 · Apr 11, 2018 · 342,867 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.

Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 17V-150 · Mar 8, 2017 · 1,676 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD21 / 29 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 A5 Cabriolet rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A5 Cabriolet at the same age. It is one of the best A5 Cabriolet years by this measure. 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 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, the most recent from April 11, 2018 (cooling system). 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 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% 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.