This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet has 2 recalls, both addressing the same serious defect: the driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury.
Both recalls cover this same underlying issue, where excessive internal pressure causes the inflator to burst rather than deploy normally. This is a Takata-type inflator concern, and any crash that triggers the driver's airbag could turn the inflator itself into a hazard for the driver and nearby occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a new one at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
