2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
41
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
The 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. 41 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 342,867 vehicles.
Recall 18V229000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI PALO ALTO DEALER LOCATED AT 1730 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 AND PHONE NUMBER (833) 830-1068. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER WANTED TO GIVE HER INSTRUCTIONS ON A TEMPORARILY FIX. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI PALO ALTO DEALER LOCATED AT 1730 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 AND PHONE NUMBER (833) 830-1068. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER WANTED TO GIVE HER INSTRUCTIONS ON A TEMPORARILY FIX. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 41 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4623432069904_1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A8023122062583_2 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
A6421772062618_1 — STRUCTURE
This bulletin contains instructions for front and/or rear doors cannot be opened or closed in freezing weather.
A9119222038136_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains coding information to correct the "talk button is not available/not used."
Communication 19 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Communication Toolkit for Dealers
A911870 2041430_ — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
A381710 2049498 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
A911707 2038136- — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains coding information to correct the "talk button is not available/not used."
A911688 2045927- — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when the rearview camera does not work or flickers with DTC 02283.
A9116562040406-5 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING ADVICE FOR DETERMINING WHY THE GPS LOCATION DOES NOT MATCH THE VEHICLE'S ACTUAL LOCATION.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 16 complaints
- 2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 14 complaints
- 2012 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 14 complaints
- 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints