2013 Audi A5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Audi A5, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
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 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 lot of picadilly restaurant when the explosion occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11291420, filed 2019-12, 130,000 miles“I was having an issue with my 2013 Audi A5 starting. A call to roadside assistance was able to jump my battery and the car would start and run. However, the same issue kept happening. The EPC warning light would come on and it took a few weeks to get scheduled with a mechanic. I purchased a mobile jump starter myself because I never knew when the car would or wouldn't start. After taking the car to Audi, they found the transmission coolant valve failing internally causing coolant to migrate up connector - this is causing a short which is draining the battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11599581, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11035854Jul 27, 2026This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
- 11034642Jun 4, 2026This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident…
- 11033457May 26, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11032131Apr 30, 2026This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
- 11032137Apr 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2020 | 25 | 42% |
| 2018 | 8 | 21% |
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2015 | 3 | 38% |
| 2014 | 4 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 16% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A5
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 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