CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Audi S5 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (10 reports).
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16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2013 Audi S5 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Audi S5.
Most common 2013 Audi S5 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
NHTSA Safety Complaint DraftVehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2013 Audi S5 Premium Plus CoupeVIN: [XXX]: Power Train / Transmission (7-Speed Dual-Clutch S-Tronic / DSG)Description of Safety Defect:I am writing to report a severe, recurring safety defect regarding the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in my 2013 Audi S5. The vehicle is experiencing catastrophic transmission issues, including sudden power loss, violent juddering, erratic shifting, and abruptly entering "limp mode" without warning.This issue presents an immediate and severe safety hazard. When the transmission abruptly loses power or forces the vehicle into limp mode while driving at highway speeds, it leaves the driver compl
I had a very pricey service performed on my vehicle and during that service they said there was a service bulletin or recall that required a software upgrade for the transmission (Audi of El Paso, TX). Once that occurred, my transmission would shift very hard especially going from 1st to 2nd gear or downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear. My service advisor told me that my vehicle had to learn again and that it would smooth out in time. It never has. My vehicle with only 79,000 miles on it should certainly not be having any transmission issues, especially since they were non-existent until the software upgrade was applied. I have researched the issue and have found that it is a common and wide
I smelled a super strong gas smell from my car leaking somewhere in the engine hidden by other parts, it smells so bad itâs hard to be in the car itâs a fire hazard. Due to the fuel the car hardly starts due to the fuel not getting to the engine
mechatronic unit failed incident : random jerking when driving had to pull the car over car lost power "gear box malfunction" code on my dashboard. after replacing the mechatornic unit had to pay 5127 dollars out of pocket to get fixed
while driving, got a notification on the dash board "transmission malfunction, limited functionality" and a "tpms malfunction" notification. Car seemed like it was skipping 1st and 2nd gear after i continued driving.
2013 Audi S5 questions
Does the 2013 Audi S5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Audi S5 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi S5?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Steering (3), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Audi S5 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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