KnownCarProblems2013 Audi A5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A5, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 70,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about A5 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Audi A5 problems
Engine
15 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2013 Audi A5. While parked at home, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. A year later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign…
Nhtsa recall 17v-002 cooling pump overheating. On friday may 26, 2017 on are about 0645 I received a call from the base police stating that my car was on fire in the parking lot. I had been at work since 0600 there were no indications of any problems while driving to work no dashboard lights were on my car was due for…
Electrical
9 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: interior lamps/bulbs.
I have just become aware, on my own accord, that the used 2013 Audi A5 I purchased has a safety recall issued october of this year. I need to be advised on what course of action needs to be taken from this point. [] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Loss of power while driving. I was driving and the car lost power and started shuddering, epc warning light came on and it seemed like it might stall. Since I was driving I pushed in the clutch and coasted to a stop. I shut it off and restarted it and it worked normally so I drove home. I drove it the next day and had…
Steering
8 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
While turning the steering wheel, there are spots that seem to stick around the 11 and 1 o clock marks. This problem comes and goes, independent of speed. Now the car seems to have trouble correcting out of a turn and must be manually turned back to center. The problems seem to be getting worse.
This is my second contact with you. First gave me reference #10503984. There are "dead" spots in the magnetic power steering. This "feeling" has occurred from 25mph on up past interstate speeds (70). The problem initially occurred from the 11 to 1 o'clock positions where the steering wheel can be moved right to left…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 9%The sunroof exploded. I was driving and heard a loud noise. I look around because it sounded like a tire blowout. I continued to drive, and once I reached my destination, stopped and opened the door to exit the vehicle, I heard a loud pop like a gun shot. Immediately glass flew everywhere. I was located in the parking…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Audi A5 recalls
Engine: cooling system
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began september 14, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19n3/19n4. Note: this recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17v002.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The recall began november 27, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80c5 and 80c6.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: cooling system
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 20, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19m1.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Audi A5
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles); electrical (9 complaints); steering (8 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A5 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 11, 2018 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Audi A5?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about A5 model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.