2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
77
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
The 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. 77 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 342,867 vehicles.
Recall 18V229000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 SOUNDS VERY DANGEROUS. TODAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE FIX FOR THE DEFECT IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE IS NO DATE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THIS CAR AND PARKING IT IN OR NEAR THE HOUSE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 77 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Circular_19N8_20250328 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
A9120572036575_6 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides an explanation for the customer regarding known software issues with the MIB & MMI3G+ bluetooth security profile.
AWA 18-15-201902 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement.
AWA 18-15 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles.
A611523 2010342- — STRUCTURE:BODY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 13-21 dated September 3, 2013. Convertible top exterior cloth appears soiled. The convertible top is made of durable fabric that has been treated at the factory with a compound that helps repel dirt and water. With proper care, the cloth will retain its...
A211522 2039006- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 14-21 dated November 26, 2014. The MIL is on. Customer may report a reduction in power. DTC P029900 (Turbo/Super Charger Underboost) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). The circlip connecting the turbo wastegate actuator rod and the...
A0115312033806-7 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 14-07 dated August 11, 2014. The MIL is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. ?Limp Home? mode is active. Faults may be stored in the transmission control module. Coolant loss is found from...
A201546 2035073- — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-45 dated May 6, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a...
A371554 2030582- — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Customer may report that the transmission warning light comes on. There are no drivability/starting concerns. DTC P060600 is stored in the TCM. The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
Dealer Letter-Da — EQUIPMENT
This dealer letter contains information on the upcoming service action 17E9 correction to owner's manual engine compartment overview.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2008 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2009 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 16 complaints
- 2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 14 complaints
- 2012 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 14 complaints
- 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2014 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 2 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints