This page covers 4 recalls and 33 owner complaints for the 2013 Audi A5.
Owners of the 2013 Audi A5 most frequently point to engine and steering problems in roughly equal numbers. On the engine side, reports describe unexpected stalling, overheating accompanied by coolant loss, and starting failures, some owners describe the car not starting reliably and keeping a portable jump starter on hand as a workaround. A recurring electrical complaint involves battery drain combined with the EPC warning light illuminating, sometimes tied to multiple secondary failures like camera and radio module faults. Steering complaints center on electric power steering that intermittently requires significantly more effort to turn, particularly around the 10 and 2 o'clock wheel positions, with some owners reporting the stiffness progressing from occasional to constant over time.
33
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Audi A5 has 4 recalls, all centered on fire risk, with the most serious involving the auxiliary heater's electrical connector, where corrosion can cause the wiring to overheat and melt.
The auxiliary heater issue covers both a wiring meltdown and the possibility of an open circuit that sustains heat buildup, either of which can lead to a fire. On the cooling side, vehicles with the 2.0L turbocharged engine have two related concerns: the electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris from the cooling system, or its internal contacts can short-circuit, causing the pump itself to overheat and raising the risk of a fire under the hood.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris, causing overheating, or can short-circuit from moisture inside the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric coolant pump at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical contacts in the auxiliary heater connector can corrode, causing the heater to fail. Corroded contacts may cause wires to overheat and melt, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update vehicle software as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion in the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause heater wires to overheat or melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system, causing the pump to overheat.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to shut off power to the coolant pump if it becomes blocked with debris.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
