2013 Audi A5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 34%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Audi A5, 34% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Nhtsa recall 17v-002 cooling pump overheating. On friday may 26, 2017 on are about 0645 I received a call from the base police stating that my car was on fire in the parking lot. I had been at work since 0600 there were no indications of any problems while driving to work no dashboard lights were on my car was due for oil change 71222.”
NHTSA complaint #10992366, filed 2017-05, 71,000 miles“In sep 2016 my 2013 Audi A5 started smoking and overheating while driving on the freeway. I drove my car home and searched for a reputable auto shop in my city that I drove my car to. My vehicle was analyzed and inspected to find out that the coolant/waterpump needed to be replaced, which my car was no longer under warranty. At this moment I just left my car at this auto repair shop as it was my only vehicle and needed repaired asap. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133152, filed 2018-10, 53,843 miles“Loss of power while driving. I was driving and the car lost power and started shuddering, epc warning light came on and it seemed like it might stall. Since I was driving I pushed in the clutch and coasted to a stop. I shut it off and restarted it and it worked normally so I drove home. I drove it the next day and had no problems. On a following day it did the same thing, loss of power, shaking, not working right. Sometimes it seemed just fine other times it had problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210652, filed 2019-05, 80,000 miles“The vehicle suffered complete engine failure at 52,000 miles. On may 05'19 the car was running smoothly at prevailing highway speed when I started to hear the sound of marbles rattling around in the engine compartment. Pulled over, and then the check engine light came on. Towed to Audi burlington, and the $159 diagnostic the following morning may 06'19 resulted in a voice mail that said in part car engine is blown, the cost will be $11,000, please let us know what you'd like to do . …”
NHTSA complaint #11210653, filed 2019-05, 52,000 miles“There is an intermittant fault with the intake manifold change over flap, it's sticking. Replacement would be $1311.56 before tax. It appears to be working ok now, but it could fail in the near future.”
NHTSA complaint #11220396, filed 2019-06, 68,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035797Jul 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11009928Oct 8, 2024This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009327Sep 24, 2024This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 10250533Feb 16, 2024This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT /…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2018 | 8 | 21% |
| 2016 | 3 | 43% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 32% |
| 2013 | 12 | 34% |
| 2012 | 7 | 32% |
| 2011 | 6 | 24% |
| 2010 | 9 | 26% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A5
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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