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Audi A5 Cabriolet warranty claim denied?

2,324 manufacturer communications on file 11 warranty extensions / campaigns 2008–2025 model years covered

If your Audi A5 Cabriolet's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. Public records show that Audi has filed 2,324 manufacturer communications with the NHTSA for this model across the 2008–2025 range, including 11 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues such as Takata airbag components, turbocharger concerns, the Continental airbag control module, and 2.0 TFSI fuel injector and intake manifold problems. These documents show that manufacturers do sometimes acknowledge defects after vehicles are already on the road, and coverage windows can be extended well beyond the original warranty terms.

A denial letter reflects one review of your claim, not necessarily the full picture of what the manufacturer has documented about vehicles like yours. When a claim is challenged with the right documentation, connecting your repair to a known, publicly filed issue, the outcome can change. A free assessment can help you understand whether your specific denial lines up with any documented service campaign or extension, and what your realistic next steps look like, without cost or obligation.

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What Audi has documented for the A5 Cabriolet

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-04-25 · AWA 22-04 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet...
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2021-04-22 · AWA 21-04 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new turbo warranty extension for 2013-2016 A4, 2013-2017 A5/Q5, and 2012-2015 A6 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
2016-07-22 · AWA 16-05 Warranty extension
AUDI IS EXTENDING WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE CONTINENTAL AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IN CERTAIN 2008-2010 MY VEHICLES (UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS) TO 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER O...
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2015-07-23 · PRI C Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR THE INTAKE SOLENOID. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · PRI-A Warranty extension
AUDI: ALL AUDI 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR WITH AN 2.0 TFSI ENGINE WILL BE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · USA B Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME 2011-2012 AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2014-09-22 · AL-20082011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 10 YRS OR 120, 000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCUR FIRST, ON EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY...
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2014-09-22 · AL-2011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN ISSUED, UNDER SPECIFIC CONDIT...
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2013-12-06 · SB-48326 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON CARBON BUILDUP REMOVAL, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SECONDARY AIR PORTS. MODELS...
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2013-08-21 · AWA-13-09 Warranty extension
Audi has determined that a faulty fuel injector may cause minor misfire conditions and, in turn, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate...
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2013-08-14 · AWA-13-07 Warranty extension
As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports...
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2024-11-27 · A0124462071243_3
This bulletin provides information when there are whistling noises from the turbo charge at 1500 - 2200 rpm and apprximately 70% load.
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2024-11-26 · A9124872024323_11
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
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2024-11-25 · A5024152062633_3
This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
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2024-11-25 · A9024472059891_8
This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
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2024-11-22 · A3724282074806_2
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises after selecting a gear at idlijng speed when the vehicle is stationary; noises when driving in different gears.
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2024-11-22 · A6424022020552_13
This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
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2024-11-22 · A9124842018187_17
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
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2024-11-22 · A9624132076057_1
This bulletin provides information when the remote start activates the vehicle anti-theft alarm.
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2024-11-21 · A9124812076031_1
This bulletin provides information when the weather widget is not working correctly in vehicles with Android module.
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2024-11-21 · A9124822076052_1
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relev...
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2024-11-21 · Bulletin 19PP
On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat.
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2024-11-20 · A0024992070568_3
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
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2024-11-20 · A9024432059863_4
This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs.
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2024-11-20 · A9124802068171_5
This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards.
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Common questions

Why was my Audi A5 Cabriolet warranty claim denied?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including disputes over the cause of a failure, mileage or age cutoffs, or a determination that the issue falls outside standard coverage. However, some denials involve components tied to documented manufacturer service campaigns or warranty extensions. Reviewing your denial letter alongside any relevant NHTSA-filed communications for your model can help clarify whether the decision accounted for that documentation.
Can a denied Audi warranty claim be reversed?
Denials are sometimes reconsidered when additional documentation is presented, particularly if the repair relates to a component covered by a manufacturer-issued warranty extension or service campaign. Reversal isn't guaranteed in every case, but manufacturers have, in documented instances, revised initial claim decisions once supporting records and technical bulletins were formally submitted for review.
What is a warranty extension and could my A5 Cabriolet qualify?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued update that lengthens coverage for a specific part or system beyond the original warranty period, often after a pattern of failures is identified. Audi has filed 11 such extensions or service campaigns for the A5 Cabriolet lineup, covering items like airbag components and fuel injectors. Whether your vehicle qualifies depends on its model year, mileage, and the specific system involved.
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