NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Audi A5 Cabiolet
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet is a four-seat, soft-top convertible slotting into the premium midsize segment. It targets drivers who want open-air motoring wrapped in a refined, upscale package. With its retractable fabric roof and sport-oriented cabin, it competes for buyers who prioritize style and driving engagement alongside the reassurance of a trusted German luxury nameplate.
The 2020 Audi A5 Cabiolet has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the A5 Cabriolet as one of the more refined and well-rounded luxury convertibles in its class, praising its upscale interior, composed driving dynamics, and the quality of its fabric roof. Most criticism centers on rear-seat practicality and cargo space rather than the driving or build experience.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
TIRES22V034000
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Reported 2022-01-26
SEATS21V874000
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
Reported 2021-11-10
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Reported 2021-04-26
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS20V737000
Risk: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Reported 2020-11-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
60 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.