2010 Audi A5 CABRIOLET
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Audi A5 CABRIOLET has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 14. The most common issue is air bags problems (94% of all complaints), specifically: takata recall. over 6 months and the remedy is still not available.. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
16
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 2 of 2)
AIR BAGS
15 complaints- • TAKATA RECALL. OVER 6 MONTHS AND THE REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE.
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI
- • TAKATA RECALL. MY 2010 AUDI A5 WAS RECALLED IN FEBRUARY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS A TAKATA AIRBAG. AUDI SAYS THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. WHEN I CHECK THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR PRIORITY GROUPINGS FOR THE REPLACEMENT, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE IT'S NOT LISTED ANYWHERE. WHAT IS GOING ON?
“TAKATA RECALL. OVER 6 MONTHS AND THE REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Audi A5 CABRIOLET
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Audi A5 CABRIOLET
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Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Audi A5 CABRIOLET Service Intervals
Long-interval service (LongLife) uses fully-synthetic oil. Some engines have timing belts (check owner's manual).
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Audi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Corrosion coverage is unlimited miles for 12 years
These are the terms for a new Audi. If you're buying a used 2010 A5 CABRIOLET, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Audi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECALL. OVER 6 MONTHS AND THE REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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 L
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Audi dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Audi A5 CABRIOLET — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 14
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