Audi S5 F5 Cabrio
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Audi S5 F5 Cabrio is available with 2 engine variants — all at 354 hp.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Cockpit and head-up display failure Display goes dark while driving; only the speedometer and rev counter remain visible. HUD fails simultaneously, steering wheel controls become unresponsive. A software update usually resolves the issue; unit replacement is rarely needed. Symptoms: Black display, no navigation visible, HUD image gone, steering wheel controls non-functional. | Medium | |
| MMI connectivity and navigation faults Navigation favourites delete themselves, the sat nav reinitialises while driving. Bluetooth connections are forgotten, wireless CarPlay works sporadically. Symptoms: Favourites and navigation destinations disappear, nav restarts, smartphone will not connect, CarPlay drops out. | Low | |
| Battery: low voltage warning The starter battery shows low-voltage warnings after only a few years. The many control units in the F5 place a constant load on the electrical system. Cold-start problems in winter are an early warning sign. Symptoms: Message 'Electrical system: low voltage' in the cockpit, poor cold-weather starting, warning messages flashing briefly on engine start. from 60,000 km | Low |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee