repaired · 2020 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi A5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-622 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Audi A5 has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine2 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
2Power train
2Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Audi A5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other A5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Audi A5 safety ratings
2013 Audi A5 C AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What A5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated that after activating the AC system, there was hot air and a burning odor coming from the passenger’s side vents. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called an…
Couple years ago my engine failed, it was recalled and company refused to pay for it. I payed for it and afterwards my radio modul failed, camera failed, the check engine light is on since I bought the car and recently my car stopped on the highway fast lane without warning. It was no shoulder and…
I have experienced several failures and 3 recalls with my vehicle since I purchased it brand new. I have paid out thousands of dollars over the years for repairs that I feel were faulty being that I am on the only owner of the vehicle. I have approximately a little under 75k miles on my vehicle…
Own a 2013 A5?
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