2013 Audi S5 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Audi S5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi S5. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine (3) and steering (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 885 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 54 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 59 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.
- Engine3 19%
- Steering3 19%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My car went into limp mode where the transmission doesn't engage and come to find out it was the mechatronic unit in the transmission and a very well known problem. The car wouldn't move when I was on a busy road. It said continue to drive but I couldn't. It happened at 65k miles. I had it rebuilt for over $2000 and the car is very well maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #11350133, filed 2020-08, 65,000 milesEngine: “My vehicle as well as many audis with the mechatronic system are having an issue that present a error, mechatronic failure TPMS gearbox malfunction). It often either not drivable, even when in traffic or drives at a snail's pace when attempting to exit traffic. Audi corporate said a recall is only done when the NHTSA feel that's it a issue that can calls safety &/or death. This seem to effect, from my research, 2010 - 2014 Audi s4, S5 and a5 model [n the USA and there are some europe complaints, which I have found as well] manufactored at a particular plant or provider. …”
NHTSA complaint #11235288, filed 2019-07, 88,000 milesSteering: “While driving at highway speeds, there is resistance at the 12 o'clock position in the steering. This resistance causes the driver to over correct and makes it difficult to keep the car driving in a straight line. This issue has been reported as the 'notch' feeling in then electric steering to dealer and manufacturer and was told no fix is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10562801, filed 2014-02, 5,000 milesFuel system: “I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad it’s hard to be in the car it’s a fire hazard. Due to the fuel the car hardly starts due to the fuel not getting to the engine”
NHTSA complaint #11516443, filed 2023-04Mileage when problems were reported
18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,618 and 89,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi S5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
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 S5 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. 885 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This 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, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
Other model years of the Audi S5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 8,577 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2020 | 25 | — | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2019 | 6 | 43,300 | 4 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 26 | 4,750 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2014 | 6 | 47,080 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 16 | 79,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 10 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 8 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 20 | 58,273 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Audi S5 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi S5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Audi S5 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine with 3.
Has the 2013 Audi S5 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 S5 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Audi S5 (S5, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Audi S5 reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,000 miles and the middle half falls between 56,618 and 89,000 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.