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Audi A5 CabrioletModel year report

2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet. The part named most often is air bags, with 13 complaints (93% of the total), followed by engine (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,103 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 55 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 48 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. After more than 1 year, Audi has failed to replace this drivers side airbag, either with new takata , or by sourcing through one of its other suppliers. They have also failed to voluntarily take the car out of service. What is the status of replacement schedule.”

NHTSA complaint #10949501, filed 2017-02, 20,000 miles

Engine: “My car has had the add oil light on many times to which I have taken it to the dealer. First time they told me it was a water pump failure. I replaced and paid for the water pump. Second time a year later I returned to hear that the water pump failed again only this time it was the cam bearing ladder that failed which in turn caused the water pump to fail. Both times I asked if the water pump is replaced should I replace the timing belt, I am told it is a timing chain and does not need to be replaced. Then the light comes on again I take it back to the dealer to be checked they say it is fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11102635, filed 2018-06, 106,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 106,000 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20162017620182019
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 2012 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-cylCVT223025$3,300
A5 Cabriolet quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212924$3,400

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 2012 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. 1,103 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,103 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 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 13 complaints (93% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2012 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 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet (A5 Cabriolet, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 106,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.