Skip to content
Electronic stability controlPart report

2013 Audi S5 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
88,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Audi S5, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.

“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 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201814%
201316%
2011113%
201015%

Other parts of the 2013 Audi S5

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi S5

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology