2013 Audi A5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A5. The most-reported areas: Engine (14), Electrical System (9), Steering (8).
Key takeaways
- 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 37% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 24% |
| Steering | 8 | 21% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 5% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A5 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Audi A5 C FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-28
Turned AC on blew out cool air all of sudden the air went out hot air blowing, smelt burning and saw smoke on passenger side (not a lot,but enough to raise concerns) turned AC shut climate off, turned car off tried it again no air just heat blowing. brother in law put it on machine , gave a sensor code, replaced senso...
Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-28
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 independent mechanic and refer...
Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2024-07-06
I was having an issue with my 2013 Audi A5 starting. A call to roadside assistance was able to jump my battery and the car would start and run. However, the same issue kept happening. The EPC warning light would come on and it took a few weeks to get scheduled with a mechanic. I purchased a mobile jump starter myself ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.