2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
The 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 822,275 vehicles.
Recall 18V082000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 162,782 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V078000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 659,493 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET.
Safety Rating for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A5724422025031_3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
TRMDMVID_Audi — AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Idaho DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 688 Audi owners in the State of Idaho on August 30, 2021.
A351623 2032211- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the G676 sensor module and replacing it.
441450202256310 — STEERING
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
01133720330014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
28 13 21 2017555 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Key does not stay or engage in ignition lock
A301216 2032224- — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Clicking or knocking noise when pressing the clutch pedal. Impulse noticeable when pressing the clutch pedal. Excess clearance between mounting of clutch master cylinder and pedal assembly.
A301216 2032224- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clicking or knocking noise when pressing the clutch pedal. Impulse noticeable when pressing the clutch pedal. Excess clearance between mounting of clutch master cylinder and pedal assembly.
3512082032211 — POWER TRAIN
Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A)
A171233 2030197- — ENGINE
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 12-09 dated October 1, 2012. Engine oil consumption too high. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
- 2010 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 9 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 7 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints