Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V742000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet shows a mixed reliability performance with several recalls impacting critical safety functions. Recalls related to display functions and tires may influence the vehicle's long-term reliability. However, no alarming mechanical failures or high owner complaints significantly affecting performance were noted.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| rear seat belts | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| display functions | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Engine air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Wheel bearing inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive display functions
- Uneven tire wear
- Loose rear seat belts
- Brake warning light
- Abnormal tire vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.