2013 Audi RS 5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 71%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Audi RS 5, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,100 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 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“I was driving on the highway when I got a transmission malfunction you can continue driving message on my display. I scanned the car when I got home and got these error message: (drive position sensor electrical error) ' DTC p0700 (transmission control system malfunction) ' DTC p1758 (terminal 15 voltage supply open circuit) ' DTC p060a (internal control module monitoring processor performance) I did some research and understand there is a well known issue with the dsg transmission, specifically with the drive position sensor which is a very expensive repair to have done.”
NHTSA complaint #11339626, filed 2020-07, 32,000 miles“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“My 2013 Audi rs5 has a well known transmission issue. There was a class action lawsuit that justs settled for earlier years of the S4 & S5 models. My tranmission error has occurred several times when reversing, especially reversing up an incline or stop start reverses. The gear changes have become very jerky, both upshifts and downshifts, especially noticable at low speeds. The mechatronic unit on this audi model is a known issue and the audi forums are littered with examples of these mech units going bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485761, filed 2022-09“Vehicle: 2013 Audi RS5 Recall Reference: 37P1 / 37K8 (Transmission Control Module Software Update) After Audi performed the TCM software update for recall 37P1/37K8, my vehicle began displaying “Transmission Overheating – Please Drive Conservatively” warnings during normal driving, especially in stop-and-go traffic. This problem never occurred before the recall update. The warning now happens intermittently, raising concerns about: •Loss of drivability and safety risk if the transmission overheats while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689729, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 10212683Apr 1, 2913Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
- 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.
- 11016503Mar 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are leaks from the transmission.
- 11012486Dec 2, 2024This TSB provides information when event memory entries cannot be deleted (Mode$0A error) on gearboxes: DL501, DL382/DL382E and DQ500.
- 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.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 71% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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