2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 93%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 93% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Takata recall my Audi dealer [Audi of huntington ny] has been telling me for the past few years that they do not have the replacement airbag. I have spoken to them and it is always on order, we will call you . Then I receive a post card from Audi of huntington to call for the recall service....and same story. As I said, this is the past few years. I can't believe there is no replacement part. Could you inquire so that I do not wind up seriously injured because of my dealer's failure and neglect.”
NHTSA complaint #11185412, filed 2019-03“Takata recall - I first received a recall notice in feb. 2016 but to date my Audi service dealer (classic Audi - mt. Vernon, ny) continues to tell me they do not have the part(s) available to perform the required repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10934577, filed 2016-12“My vehicle is impacted by the takata airbag safety issue. I recently received a follow up letter from Audi indicating that I should schedule this recall repair immediately, even if an interim repair was recently done. Upon calling the local Audi dealers they all indicate that the manufacturer (Audi) has not yet shipped the necessary parts to effect the repair, and they have been waiting for the parts since early to mid march 2018. If Audi is not ready to repair the vehicles then the communication to the vehicle owners should indicate this clearly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083976, filed 2018-04“:takata recall my complaint is that it will be one year since I received a recall notice to have my airbag deflator replaced,and it is still not completed. I have called my dealer, emailed Audi direct and all they say they are waiting on the parts. My vehicle is in florida now (purchased in mi) being a smaller vehicle and in the hot climate I feel this needs to be replaced quickly. I was told that if I traded the car in for a new one, that before the dealer could sell the Audi q5 they had to have the airbag replaced, and they could get it done then. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947991, filed 2017-01Related recalls
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012…Covers: Audi A5 Cabriolet 2010–2012, A3 2006–2013, Q5 2009–2012 +4 more
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and…Covers: Audi A5 Cabriolet 2010–2012, Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030980Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10225524Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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