2013 Audi A5 engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Audi A5 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated that after activating the AC system, there was hot air and a burning odor coming from the passenger’s side vents. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called an…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“Couple years ago my engine failed, it was recalled and company refused to pay for it. I payed for it and afterwards my radio modul failed, camera failed, the check engine light is on since I bought the car and recently my car stopped on the highway fast lane without warning. It was no shoulder and…”
filed Aug 4, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 18V229000 · Apr 11, 2018
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 17V002000 · Jan 3, 2017
Related service bulletins
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 01-2026 · Other · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2082323_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Engine problems in other A5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A5 | 8 | 23% |
| 2014 A5 | 9 | 32% |
| 2012 A5 | 7 | 32% |
| 2011 A5 | 6 | 25% |
| 2010 A5 | 9 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Audi A5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.