2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet has 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the 2010 model's index of 100.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 A5 Cabriolet years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (100%)
- Electrical System1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle was tied to an electrical system recall campaign affecting brake-related parts.
- One owner said a dealer could not locate the replacement part needed for the recall repair.
- No crash, fire, or injury was reported in the sample complaint on file.
2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other A5 Cabriolet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2015 A5 Cabriolet has a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years. It has fewer reported issues than the 2010-2012 model years.
- What problems does the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
- NHTSA lists 1 complaint for the 2015 A5 Cabriolet, involving brakes and the electrical system. There is also 1 recall on record.
- Does the 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 A5 Cabriolet, covering an engine-related component tied to campaign 18V229000, which involves pump replacement.
- What year Audi A5 Cabriolet should I avoid?
- According to NHTSA data, the 2010, 2011, and 2012 A5 Cabriolet model years carry an 'Avoid' verdict, with complaint indexes of 100, 82, and 91 respectively, all higher than the 2015 model's index of 55.