2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
27
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
The 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 27 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A SIDE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR HAD A MESSAGE 'POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION. DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE'. LUCKILY FOR ME, I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST OR ON A BUSY ROAD, AND COULD STOP THE CAR SAFELY. THE WHEEL WAS EFFECTIVELY USELESS AND I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AT ALL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AUDI AND BECAUSE THERE IS NO 'KNOWN' ISSUE WITH THIS HAPPENING AND THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BESIDES QUOTE ME $3200 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER STEERING RACK. IF SOMEONE WAS DRIVING ON A CURVED ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD HATE TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF STEERING PROBLEMS ON AUDI FORUMS AND A COUPLE OF CASES JUST LIKE MINE BUT NO FORMAL INVESTIGATION OR RECALL YET. I HOPE AUDI ACTS BEFORE ANYONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY CAR CAME ON ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. ACCORDINGLY THE CAR FAILED MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTION IN DEC. 2017. AUDI DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS 'DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INJECTOR'. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG AND INJECTOR. I CANNOT LEGALLY DRIVE MY CAR (NO CURRENT INSPECTION STICKER) AND AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. MY AUDI DEALER AND AUDI USA HAVE NOT OFFERED ANY SOLUTION E.G. A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UNTIL A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG CAN BE INSTALLED (ESTIMATED AT LONGER THAN 4 MONTHS). AUDI IS NOT STANDING BY THEIR PRODUCT IN THIS CASE A $70,000 VEHICLE.
COMPLAINT ON AUDI'S FAULTY SEATBELT MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE IS A 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO AN AUDI DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND FOUND THAT THE SEATBELT WAS FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED FROM OTHER AUDI OWNERS TO INCLUDE THIS MODEL. AUDI'S FAULTY SEATBELT MECHANISM IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE SEATBELT COULDN'T BE USED AND IS LOCKED WITH NO WAY TO BE SECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE SEATBELT COULDN'T BE ENGAGED AND THE PASSENGER WAS NOT ABLE TO INSTALL/USE THE SEATBELT. I WAS CHARGED OVER $1,200 TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT MECHANISM FOR A SAFETY ISSUE. RECOMMEND A RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED TO PERFORM AUDI'S VEHICLES WITH FAULTY SEATBELT ISSUES.
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 27 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
147920333793 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 (+/-1) mm long. If the oil filter is too short, the drain flap in the oil filter housing will not be completely closed and oil pressure will be reduced.
Circular 37K8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Transmission control module (TCM) software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to emissions.
Dealer 37K8 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Transmission control module (TCM) software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to emissions.
A371882 2051685- — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P179E00 is stored and the mechantronic unit and/or gear sensor G676 are being replaced.
A461634202763613 — SERVICE BRAKES
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMS THE READER TO DIAGNOISE THE BRAKE NOISE ISSUE THEN REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS.
Campaign Circula — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
On certain Audi vehicles with 2.0L TFSI engine, the diaphragm of the crankcase pressure regulating valve may have been damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, install a repair kit for the crankcase pressure regulating valve.
A0115292041097-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The MIL is on. Customer may report that the engine runs irregularly. DTCs are stored in the ECM. On the camshaft adjustment valve, the filter element can loosen. There is no consequential damage from loosened particles in the oil circuit. They are gathered by the oil filter.
Dealer Letter-Da — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This dealer letter contains information on the upcoming service action 17E9 correction to owner's manual engine compartment overview.
A011471 2036761- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the ECM. The oil pressure switch is defective.
A451408 2033412- — STEERING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 45 number 13-07 dated September 25, 2013. Steering wheel does not lock. Various warning lights are on. Steering feels stiffer than usual. The engine cannot be switched off. The ignition key cannot be removed. There are DTC entries present in the system (either static or...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
- 2010 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 9 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 7 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2014 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints