2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
18/100
#10 most-complained of 12 A5 Cabriolet years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet has a complaint index of 18, no owner complaints on file, and 1 recall, ranking 10th out of 12 model years. It is one of the lower-complaint years compared to the 2010-2012 A5 Cabriolet years, which had complaint indexes of 100, 82, and 91.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
Top 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V034000Jan 26, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires31,058 vehicles
Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
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.
2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2020 compared with other A5 Cabriolet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 18 for the 2020 A5 Cabriolet with zero owner complaints logged, ranking 10th of 12 model years. That places it among the better years relative to other A5 Cabriolet model years.
- Does the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 A5 Cabriolet, campaign 22V034000, covering the suspension, wheels, and tires. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the recall about on the 2020 A5 Cabriolet?
- The recall covers rear axle alignment and tire wear. Dealers inspect the rear axle, adjust alignment as needed, and replace any tires that are prematurely or unevenly worn.
- How does the 2020 A5 Cabriolet compare to other A5 Cabriolet years?
- Its complaint index of 18 is much lower than the 2010 (100), 2011 (82), and 2012 (91) model years, which are ranked as years to avoid. Among the 12 model years with data, the 2020 ranks 10th worst, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
- The EPA rates the 2020 A5 Cabriolet at 26 mpg combined, 23 mpg city, and 31 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.