2013 Audi A5 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Audi A5.

20122014
Complaints
43
per 10K Sold
23.0
US Sales
18,664
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Audi A5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:65,957 mi
Fires:2
#28 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:22,789 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi A5.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,957
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,789
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Interior Lamps/Bulbs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2013 Audi A5

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~902,647 vehicles.

18V229000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
~342,867 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

17V622000Electrical System:wiring
~216,913 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

17V002000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
~342,867 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

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2013 Audi A5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Audi A5 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Audi A5 has 43 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Audi A5?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 65,957 mi); Steering Defects (8 complaints, avg 22,789 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 61,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Audi A5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,954 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Audi A5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Audi A5 include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 902,647 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Audi A5?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi A5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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