2013 AUDI S5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI S5
The 2013 AUDI S5 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (9 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Steering (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI S5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI S5
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 or downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear. My service advisor told me that my vehicle had to learn again and that it would smooth out in time. It never has. My vehicle with only 79,000 miles on it should certainly not be having any transmission issues, especially since they were non-existent until the software upgrade was applied. I have researched the issue and have found that it is a common and widely known issue in Audis with similar electronic transmissions. I was able to find well over a hundred Audi owners who documented the same issues. Due to this update my vehicle showed simultaneous warning for a TPMS failure and gearbox failure.
I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad it’s hard to be in the car it’s a fire hazard. Due to the fuel the car hardly starts due to the fuel not getting to the engine
I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad it’s hard to be in the car it’s 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.
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI S5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI S5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI S5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI S5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9624072056019_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
A0023742052680_4 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A4423972022563_2 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
Circular37K8REV2 — POWER TRAIN
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. Updated claiming and parts information to add optional part numbers
Circular 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.
A4819822034351_9 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A941785 2032338- — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains repair information for LED daytime running lights that are not working.
17E9 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
17E9 — EQUIPMENT
Correction to Owner?s Manual Engine Compartment Overview
EDITION 103 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI S5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5
- 2008 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S5 — 26 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S5 — 9 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 — 10 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 (current)
- 2014 AUDI S5 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 — 4 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S5 — 40 complaints