2013 Audi S5 recalls and problems
No recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Audi S5.
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 S5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
NHTSA Safety Complaint DraftVehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2013 Audi S5 Premium Plus CoupeVIN: […]: Power Train / Transmission (7-Speed Dual-Clutch S-Tronic / DSG)Description of Safety Defect:I am writing to report a severe, recurring safety defect regarding the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in my 2013 Audi…
I had a very pricey service performed on my vehicle and during that service they said there was a service bulletin or recall that required a software upgrade for the transmission (Audi of El Paso, TX). Once that occurred, my transmission would shift very hard especially going from 1st to 2nd gear or downshifting from…
I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad it’s hard to be in the car it’s a fire hazard. Due to the fuel the car hardly starts due to the fuel not getting to the engine
mechatronic unit failed incident : random jerking when driving had to pull the car over car lost power "gear box malfunction" code on my dashboard. after replacing the mechatornic unit had to pay 5127 dollars out of pocket to get fixed
while driving, got a notification on the dash board "transmission malfunction, limited functionality" and a "tpms malfunction" notification. Car seemed like it was skipping 1st and 2nd gear after i continued driving.
S5 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2018 S5 has the most complaints (26). All Audi S5 years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Audi S5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Audi S5 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi S5?
- Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (10 complaints), followed by engine (3).
- How many 2013 Audi S5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 16, 2026.