2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your A5 Cabriolet?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls

Electric coolant pump can overheat or short, raising fire risk

Recall 18V229Apr 11, 2018342,867 vehicles affected

The electric coolant pump in these vehicles, which use the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, can become blocked by debris from the cooling system and overheat, or it can short-circuit because of moisture inside the pump.

Most common 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Air Bags1

What owners report

2019-02-01, Engine
19N4 RECALL FOR ELECTRIC AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP. AUDI HAS FAILED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.
2018-09-04, Engine
AUDI SAFETY RECALL 19N4 CONTINUES TO NOT BE AVAILABLE. RECEIVED FIRST NOTICE FOR RECALL IN JUNE 2018. STATES THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP. STATES THAT THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE A FIRE EVEN IF CAR IS NOT TURNED ON AND RECOMMENDS TO PARK THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE AS A PRECAUTION. THIS SOUNDS VERY DANGEROUS. TODAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE FIX FOR THE DEFECT IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE IS NO DATE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THIS CAR AND PARKING IT IN OR NEAR THE HOUSE.
2017-04-20, Air Bags
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT-COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE HEAD ON AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE - CAR A TOTAL LOSS. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. UPDATED 06/29/17*LJ *CN

2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet questions

Does the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet: Electric coolant pump can overheat or short, raising fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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