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2013 Audi A5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 36 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Audi A5

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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65/100

Use Caution — 2013 Audi A5

The 2013 Audi A5 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
36
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Audi A5 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V622000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V229000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Audi A5

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
10
Steering
8
Electrical System
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Power Train
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
2
Visibility/wiper
2
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Audi A5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 34 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 22 complaints 2013 36 complaints 2014 29 complaints 2015 9 complaints 2016 7 complaints 2017 2 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Audi A5

Is the 2013 Audi A5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Audi A5 has 3 recalls and 36 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A5 have?
The 2013 Audi A5 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Audi A5 are: Engine, Steering, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Audi A5 safe to buy?
The 2013 Audi A5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi A5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi A5 are: 2011, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.