2013 Audi A5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Audi A5, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,750 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 sun visor on my A5 has very little spring tension that allows it to freely move back and forth. I need to have it clipped when accelerating otherwise it will hit me in the face or hold it while making left turns (when positioned by the driver's window ' there is no clip there) to prevent it from striking me in the side of my head. This presents a distraction and possible safety issue. The sun visor clip's durability is also questionable since it has already been replaced at least 2 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898498, filed 2016-08, 3,000 miles“I was driving my car in the freeway in sacrameto going to arden mall and as I was exiting going about 30 MPH off the ramp I heard a very loud bang sound and as I looked up I noticed my sun roof (in the closed position) was cracked with the middle of the glass warping in and eventually shattered falling all over me and the interior as I kept driving. I've heard of the a8 and q5 models having similar issues (and actually being recalled one year) so this out a thought in my head. After doing research online there were many Audi vehicles with various models having the exact same issue as me.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969594, filed 2017-03, 48,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10240212Jul 17, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
- 10238241Jun 14, 2023This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
- 10238221Jun 14, 2023This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
- 10237017May 22, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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.
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