2012 Audi a5 cabriolet
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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 …
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.
Fix: 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 ava…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet trims & engines on record
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet vehicles on record
2012 Audi a5 cabriolet — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet?
Across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet get?
The 2012 Audi a5 cabriolet has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.