2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q5 Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid. That is the most of any Q5 Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 72,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 49,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
- i was driving home and the check engine light went on saying hybrid system failure. - then as i was almost home, i was driving down a very steep driveway, and the breaks started skipping (foot slammed on breaks and car finally stopped after about 20 feet). - the engine warning then read "hybrid…
Coolant leak resulting in ecm module failure, wire harness damage and engine to stall without warning. I was driving on us hwy 1
Rear window shattered spontaneously when door closed, no slammed. Car parked in garage on 80-degree day. Rear window exploded outward.
Other Audi Q5 Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Q5 Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q5 Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q5 Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q5 Hybrid model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.