NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Audi A5 quattro; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — cooling system. Owners filed 38 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #4 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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 or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: 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 to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Electrical system — WiringCampaign 17V622000 · 05 Oct 2017
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Engine and engine cooling — Cooling systemCampaign 17V002000 · 03 Jan 2017
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
What owners complain about
Share of the 35 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine12 · 34%
Electrical system9 · 26%
Steering8 · 23%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 11%
Unknown or other3 · 9%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 9%
Service brakes2 · 6%
Visibility/wiper2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
The sunroof exploded. I was driving and heard a loud noise. I look around because it sounded like a tire blowout. I continued to drive, and once i reached my destination, stopped and opened the door to exit the vehicle, i heard a loud pop like a gun shot. Immediately glass flew everywhere. I was located in the parking…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a5. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine) was received in june of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (audi west houston, 15865 katy freeway, houston, tx), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not…
I have just become aware, on my own accord, that the used 2013 audi a5 i purchased has a safety recall issued october of this year. I need to be advised on what course of action needs to be taken from this point. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
I just had my fuel door actuator replaced on my 2013 audi a5 with less than 44,500 miles on it in september 2018. I am having a very difficult time understanding why my fuel door actuator needed to be replace with so low mileage. The car has a range of 455 miles after a fill up the part cost $405.85 including a…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.