Total Complaints
2 filings
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET · model year
2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015AUDIA5 CABRIOLET carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2015 A5 CABRIOLET is electronic stability control (esc) with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 9 investigation files overlapping the 2015 A5 CABRIOLET. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
18V22900011/04/2018
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
Recent Complaints
20171204ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
20171204ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET have?▼
The 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET?▼
Yes, the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET is ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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