2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls and problems

The 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet has 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls

Recall 18V-082: Air Bags

Reported Jan 30, 2018 · 162,782 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-078: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2016 · 659,493 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 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.

2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	15
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 53,500 miles · reported Dec 12, 2017

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.

Air Bags · reported Jun 16, 2017

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.

Air Bags · reported May 17, 2017

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.

Air Bags · at 41,000 miles · reported Mar 30, 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.

Air Bags · at 41,300 miles · reported Mar 25, 2017

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet: 18V-082 (air bags), 16V-078 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Owners report air bags problems most often (15 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,500 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.