2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems & Complaints

Average76% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S5 Cabriolet at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Audi S5 Cabriolet complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi S5 Cabriolet. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S5 Cabriolet years: 2012, 2018. Compare all years →

2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-082 · Jan 30, 2018 · 162,782 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 16V-078 · Feb 10, 2016 · 659,493 vehicles

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…

2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged7-speed automaticAWD17 / 26 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2012 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.

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.