2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The engine stopped running on two separate occasions while driving on the highway in extended stop and go traffic on very hot days (In the 90's). After cooling down for an extended time (1/2 hour or more), the car started again and acted normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-14Engine and engine cooling18V229000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V229000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.