2013 Audi A5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Audi A5, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 2024-07“The contact stated that his son owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated while vehicle was parked and not running, it crashed into a fence without warning on private property. There were no fire, reported injuries or police report filed. The contact was concerned that there was a failure with the transmission. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11324945, filed 2020-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034639Jun 23, 2026This bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the instrument cluster; P074100 is stored in the TCM.
- 11034638Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the cluster; P074100 stored in the TCM.
- 11033475May 6, 2026The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the…
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005878Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005877Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005861Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A5
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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