2012 Audi A5 vs 2013 Audi A5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Audi A5 | 2013 Audi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,052 | 1,365 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 50,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A5 | Audi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3 |
| Power Train | 0 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 2 |
2012 Audi A5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.