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Buying a used 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet? Check these 3 recalls first
A short record for this year. One high-severity recall — a rear belt that may not hold a child seat — plus two medium ones: rear axle alignment that can cause uneven tire wear, and a backup camera that may display a blank screen. Only seven unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported, spread thinly across electrical, powertrain and air bag categories. No stop-driving or park-outside warnings apply.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the child-seat belt recall was completed if the rear seat will carry a car seat.
- Check rear tires for uneven or inner-edge wear from the alignment issue.
- Cycle the backup camera several times to see whether the display ever comes up blank.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
7 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Seats | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |