2013 Audi A5 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,326miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Audi A5, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,326 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated that after activating the AC system, there was hot air and a burning odor coming from the passenger’s side vents. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called an independent mechanic and referenced the recall campaign. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 157,653.”
NHTSA complaint #11753204, filed 2026-07, 157,653 miles“The contact's cousin owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to overheat. The warning message Pull Over and Check Coolant was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road and upon checking the coolant reservoir, the contact noticed that the coolant was leaking. The contact added coolant and was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred increasingly. The contact stated that the coolant would leak onto the ground while refilling the coolant reservoir. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11469169, filed 2022-06, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that a second notice would be sent when the part became available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11119583, filed 2018-08Related recalls
- 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi A5 2013–2017, Q5 2013–2017, A5 Cabriolet 2013–2017 +2 more
- 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4…Covers: Audi A5 2013–2017, Q5 2013–2017, A6 2012–2015 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249238Jan 19, 2024SERV_ACT - After-Run Coolant Pump - Closure Notice
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- 10238273Jun 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- 10236376May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
- 10233771Mar 31, 2023This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A5
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology