Most common 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi S5 Cabriolet complaints by model year
Best S5 Cabriolet years: 2012, 2018. Compare all years →
2010 Audi S5 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 S5 Cabriolet owners say
Body & structure
I bought the car of my dreams used in May 2016, with only 19,000 miles on it. Carefully inspected the back window on the convertible top for any seperation or issues at the advice of a friend. After owning the car for 2 1/2 years, the back window is completely unglued in many areas. The whole window is separating from the top. This is a very common issue with this car( I found doing a google search after I began to have issues) and numerous complaints have been filed with Audi of America, by many customers for years. I feel like as a 'luxury' car, this should not be an issue. Audi knows this is a design issue, and asks customers who pay $65,000 new for a car, or in my case $31,000 used, to purchase a new top costing $7-8000. If your lucky, they will knock 10% off. This is a sham, and is ridiculous. The company needs to be held accountable for the design issue. …
There has been catastrophic separation between the rear window and the convertible soft top roof. The window is leaking and is about to fall out of the frame. This appears to be due to poor quality of adhesive used. Dealer will not cover this very common problem with Audi cabriolets. No abuse of the vehicle occurred. The vehicle has never been in an accident.
2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 S5 Cabriolet rates average: 2.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the S5 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 S5 Cabriolet?
The body & structure — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the air bags (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Audi S5 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 S5 Cabriolet?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2018. See the full Audi S5 Cabriolet years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 43% 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.