2013 Audi S5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi S5. That ranks 4th out of 17 S5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 63%), typically at around 83,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner 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 S5 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 | 10 | 63% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 19% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 56,618 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Audi S5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Audi S5.
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.
NHTSA Safety Complaint DraftVehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2013 Audi S5 Premium Plus CoupeVIN: [XXX]: 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…
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…
I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad itâs hard to be in the car itâs 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.
Other Audi S5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 S5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 S5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 S5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 S5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 S5 | 25 | 4 |
| 2019 S5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 S5 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 S5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 S5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 S5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 S5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 S5 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 S5 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi S5?
Owners most often report power train, engine, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Audi S5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Audi S5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S5 model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.