2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
The 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 0 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. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 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 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET.
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Dealer_19N8_20250328 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
A4221462038689_5 — SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
Dealer Letter 58 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
UPDATE ? Servicing Child Lock (NVLW)
A911733 2021780- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains procedure information for DTC 00468 with error messages on the radio display.
A011692 2045549 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING DTC P001600.
A61162520241085 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING A CORD TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS AT THE FRONT CORNER OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP.
82B8 DEALER LETT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ON AUDI VEHICLES WITH AUXILIARY AIR HEATER (PTC ELEMENT) MANUFACTURED WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD, THE HEATING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE OVER TIME.
2016 A5-S5 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW PUBLICATION
48M3 BULLETIN — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BULLETIN REVISED TO UPDATE INFORMATION ON SAGA SHEET.
A441658 2043218- — WHEELS
Tire vibration (with originally-installed 245/40 R18 93H Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires) - Repair Authorization. Customer may report feeling a vibration while driving at highway speeds. This Repair Authorization bulletin only applies to vehicles within the Adjustment coverage period (up to 12/12), has originally-installed 245/40 R18 93H Pirelli P6 Four...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 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 — 2 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints