Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Audi a5 has 3 recalls, 36 complaints.
3
Recalls
36
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V622000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Cont...
17V002000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A...
18V229000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehi...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Audi A5 C AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was having an issue with my 2013 Audi A5 starting. A call to roadside assistance was able to jump ... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Couple years ago my engine failed, it was recalled and company refused to pay for it. I payed for it... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Water pump leaking |
| Dec 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have experienced several failures and 3 recalls with my vehicle since I purchased it brand new. I... |
| Jul 20, 2021 | STEERING | About 3 weeks ago I noticed the beginning of a steering problem. I first noticed that the wheel seem... |
| Jul 14, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's cousin owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Apr 9, 2021 | STEERING | THERE'S 1000S OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND AUDI GROUP THREADS REPORTING AND EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING... |
| Jul 8, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | GOING DOWN HILL, ACCELERATING, RED LIGHT, APPLY BRAKES, HARD, ENGINE REVS UP TRYING TO OVER POWER BR... |
| May 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SON OWNS A 2013 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED... |
| Dec 24, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I LOOK AROUND BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE ... |
| May 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND STARTED SHUDDERING, EPC WARNI... |
| May 5, 2019 | ENGINE | THE VEHICLE SUFFERED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT 52,000 MILES. ON MAY 05'19 THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOO... |
| Apr 30, 2019 | ENGINE | THERE IS AN INTERMITTANT FAULT WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE OVER FLAP, IT'S STICKING. REPLACEMENT... |
| Sep 17, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I JUST HAD MY FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR REPLACED ON MY 2013 AUDI A5 WITH LESS THAN 44,500 MILES ON IT IN SE... |
| Sep 3, 2018 | ENGINE | 19N4 RECALL FOR ELECTRIC AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP. AUDI HAS FAILED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. |
| Jun 16, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V... |
| Jun 15, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V... |
| Jun 11, 2018 | ENGINE | AUDI SAFETY RECALL 19N4 CONTINUES TO NOT BE AVAILABLE. RECEIVED FIRST NOTICE FOR RECALL IN JUNE 2018... |
| Jun 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU... |
| Jun 1, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V... |