2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 28 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints28

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 18V082000 · 30 Jan 2018

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V078000 · 10 Feb 2016

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure3 · 38%

Air bags2 · 25%

Power train1 · 12%

Engine1 · 12%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 12%

Visibility/wiper1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

20184

20194

From owner complaints

I bought the car of my dreams used in may 2016, with only 19,000 miles on it. Carefully inspected the back window on the convertible top for any seperation or issues at the advice of a friend. After owning the car for 2 1/2 years, the back window is completely unglued in many areas. The whole window is separating from…
Structure · Sep 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Takata recall have been informed by audi that airbag will likely not be available for a year or more. They have verbally advised me to continue to drive the car. However, their letters say it could cause death to drive the car. We are ranked at the highest risk according to audi as we live in sc in hot humid…
Air bags · Apr 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The rear convertible window is separating completely from the roof and i am afraid it will fall out on the road or fly out and hit someone. The window is currently only attached by 2 corner. I have tried to address it with audi but have been told its not their problem
Structure · May 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

There has been catastrophic separation between the rear window and the convertible soft top roof. The window is leaking and is about to fall out of the frame. This appears to be due to poor quality of adhesive used. Dealer will not cover this very common problem with audi cabriolets. No abuse of the vehicle occurred.…
Structure · Mar 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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