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Audi RS 5Model year report

2013 Audi RS 5 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl AWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Audi RS 5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi RS 5. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 838 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 49 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 62 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The mechatronic unit on my vehicle needed to be replaced. I was driving and a warning popped up on my dashboard saying transmission malfunction, you may continue driving . I was quoted $5000 for the . This is a common issue not only with my model, but across all Audi models with the dsg transmission. Audi customers should not be forced to pay for Audi putting faulty equipment in their vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11034016, filed 2017-10, 50,200 miles

Electrical system: “While driving through the middle of a busy intersection, my 2013 Audi RS5 suddenly lost all power and was unable to engage any gears. The car came to a stop in active cross-traffic with vehicles approaching from multiple directions. I could not restart or move the car under its own power and had to push it to safety with the help of a passerby. Component that failed: Transmission / Power Train – specifically the DL501 S-Tronic Mechatronic Unit (Transmission Control Module). The part is still available for inspection at the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698821, filed 2025-11

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 46,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–2550%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014201722020202220252
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi RS 5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RS 5 AWD4.2L 8-cyl7-speed automatic162318$4,550
RS 5 Cabriolet AWD4.2L 8-cyl7-speed automatic162218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi RS 5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 838 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 838 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi RS 5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014520,0000—18—Not enough data
2013739,0000—18—Not enough data

All Audi RS 5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Audi RS 5 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi RS 5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Audi RS 5 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2013 Audi RS 5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi RS 5 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Audi RS 5 (RS 5, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Audi RS 5 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 46,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.