2013 Audi RS 5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RS 5 years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi RS 5. That is the most of any RS 5 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 41,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Audi RS 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 71% | 41,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 46,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Audi RS 5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Audi RS 5.
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.
While driving through the middle of a busy intersection, my 2013 Audi RS5 suddenly lost all power and was unable to engage any gears. The car came to a stop in active cross-traffic with vehicles approaching from multiple directions. I could not restart or move the car under its own power and had to…
Vehicle: 2013 Audi RS5 Recall Reference: 37P1 / 37K8 (Transmission Control Module Software Update) After Audi performed the TCM software update for recall 37P1/37K8, my vehicle began displaying âTransmission Overheating â Please Drive Conservativelyâ warnings during normal driving, especially…
My 2013 Audi rs5 has a well known transmission issue. There was a class action lawsuit that justs settled for earlier years of the S4 & S5 models. My tranmission error has occurred several times when reversing, especially reversing up an incline or stop start reverses. The gear changes have become…
I was driving on the highway when i got a "transmission malfunction you can continue driving" message on my display. I scanned the car when i got home and got these error message: (drive position sensor electrical error) ' dtc p0700 (transmission control system malfunction) ' dtc p1758 (terminal 15…
The mechatronic unit on my vehicle needed to be replaced. I was driving and a warning popped up on my dashboard saying "transmission malfunction, you may continue driving". I was quoted $5000 for the . This is a common issue not only with my model, but across all audi models with the dsg…
Other Audi RS 5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RS 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 RS 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 RS 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 RS 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 RS 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 RS 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 RS 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 RS 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi RS 5?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Audi RS 5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Audi RS 5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RS 5 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.