AI Damage2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet: common problems
The maker issued 710 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 710
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 190 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- 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 when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- 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 informaiton when the airbag warning lamp is active, event memory "B200000 - Faulty…
This bulletin provides informaiton when the airbag warning lamp is active, event memory "B200000 - Faulty control module, symptom 305".
- This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine…
This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels
NHTSA lists 710 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 710 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
NHTSA lists 710 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 2019 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 2019 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 2026-11-04.