2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A5 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet. That ranks 4th out of 12 A5 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
19n4 recall for electric after run coolant pump. Audi has failed to complete the repairs.
Audi safety recall 19n4 continues to not be available. Received first notice for recall in june 2018. States there is a safety issue with after run coolant pump. States that this defect may cause a fire even if car is not turned on and recommends to park the vehicle outside as a precaution. This…
Vehicle involved in accident-collision with a light pole head on air bag did not inflate - car a total loss. Driver suffered injuries. Updated 06/29/17*lj *cn
Other Audi A5 Cabriolet years
← 2012 A5 Cabriolet · 2014 A5 Cabriolet →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 A5 Cabriolet | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 A5 Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2011 A5 Cabriolet | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 A5 Cabriolet | 16 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report engine, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A5 Cabriolet model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.