Does the 2013 Audi A5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Audi A5, the most recent reported on April 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (9).

How many 2013 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Audi A5 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Audi A5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Audi A5 recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

NHTSA campaign 18V229000 · reported April 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 17V622000 · reported October 5, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 216,913 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

NHTSA campaign 17V002000 · reported January 3, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine12
Electrical system9
Steering8
Engine and engine cooling4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Service brakes2
Visibility/wiper2
Air bags1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 28, 2026 · Electrical system · 157,653 miles
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…

Jul 28, 2026 · Electrical system
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…

Jul 6, 2024 · Electrical system
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…

Aug 4, 2023 · Engine
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 stopped on the…

Apr 19, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
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 although I purchased in…

A5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	0	34	0	0
2011	0	25	2	0
2012	0	22	0	1
2013	3	35	2	2
2014	3	28	0	0
2015	3	8	0	0
2016	3	7	0	0

Across all years, the 2020 A5 has the most complaints (60). All Audi A5 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Audi A5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Audi A5, the most recent reported on April 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5?: Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (9).
How many 2013 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 28, 2026.