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Audi A5 CabrioletModel year report

2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet. The part named most often is air bags, with 15 complaints (94% of the total), followed by engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 828 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 47 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10968493, filed 2017-03, 41,300 miles

Engine: “Engine light came on when starting car, had some difficulty accelerating. Car taken to dealer within 24 hours. Dealer diagnosed timing chains, head, tensioners and turbo needed to be replaced. Car has approximately 83000 miles and has been serviced at conshohocken Audi since purchase from prestige lexus (with 7000 miles). Audi has offered an 75% discount on parts because I have been a good customer (except the turbo which they say is not a fault of the engine defect). I am responsible for 25% of parts, all taxes for all parts, and labor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10957522, filed 2017-02, 82,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,300 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2540%25–5020%50–7540%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20162017112018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A5 Cabriolet FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT233026$3,150
A5 Cabriolet quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202623$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 828 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 828 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A5 Cabriolet

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121463,0002—25—Not enough data
20111463,0002—25—Not enough data
20101653,5002—26—Stable

All Audi A5 Cabriolet model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 15 complaints (94% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet (A5 Cabriolet, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,500 miles and the middle half falls between 41,300 and 80,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.