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2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet Safety Record

The 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file.

Updated Jul 3, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

4Recalls
60Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet 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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2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA crash testNot crash-tested
Recall and complaint burdenModerate
Recalls on file4
Owner complaints60 (unverified allegations)
Data verifiedJul 3, 2026

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet have any recalls?

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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

60 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
1reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 41Unknown Or Other 25Back Over Prevention 15Lane Departure 3Seat Belts 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1

FAQ2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet safety questions

Was the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet crash-tested by NHTSA?

No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?

According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 60 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A5 Cabriolet 2020.
  • SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
  • EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
  • VERIFIED Data last synced Jul 3, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.