AI Damage2016 Audi S5 Cabriolet: common problems
The maker issued 435 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 435
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the…
This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels
- This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair
- This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor
- This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless…
NHTSA lists 435 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- S5 Cabriolet 20108 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 20115 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 20133 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2017459 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2018635 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2019710 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2020854 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2021917 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2022835 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2023826 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 2024770 sources
- S5 Cabriolet 202549 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 435 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
NHTSA lists 435 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Audi S5 Cabriolet from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.