There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Audi RS5, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Audi RS5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 32,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Audi RS5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Sep 21, 2022
My 2013 Audi rs5 has a well known transmission issue. There was a class action lawsuit that justs settled for earlier years of the S4 & S5 models. My tranmission error has occurred several times when reversing, especially reversing up an incline or stop start reverses. The gear changes have become very jerky, both upshifts and downshifts, especially noticable at low speeds. The mechatronic unit on this audi model is a known issue and the audi forums are littered with examples of these mech units going bad. A replacement mech unit is costing me $4500 total and I have seen similar costs to…
Power Train · at 32,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2020
I was driving on the highway when I got a "transmission malfunction you can continue driving" message on my display. I scanned the car when I got home and got these error message: (Drive position sensor electrical error) ' dtc p0700 (Transmission control system malfunction) ' dtc p1758 (Terminal 15 voltage supply open circuit) ' dtc p060a (Internal control module monitoring processor performance) I did some research and understand there is a well known issue with the dsg transmission, specifically with the drive position sensor which is a very expensive repair to have done.
Steering · at 46,000 miles · reported Oct 11, 2017
There is a widely-known issue in 2013+ audi electromechanical power steering that creates a sensation of a "notch" at 12:00 on the steering wheel. This notch forces you to manually keep the car in the lane by steering "back and forth in the notch". When you turn "beyond the notch" there is a sticking point. The faster the car is moving, the more pronounced these feelings become. I had hoped that my issue was related to the tires. Unfortunately, waiting to purchase new tires has taken me out of warranty. After just installing new continental dws 06, the problem is as bad, or worse, than it has…
Service Brakes · at 10,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2014
The rs5 had a very bed problem with the breaks. When I was using the breaks the car was shacking, especially when I used the break at the speed of 75/80 MPH. The car was unsafe and to stop completely the car I had to go out of the street. On november 2013 I left the rs a5 at the dealer in greensboro. On the afternoon I was contacted by an advisor of the audi service in greensboro. This advisor told me that my car needed new pads and new rotor and that these parts supposes to come from germany and the wait to have this parts was 2 weeks. The service advisor told me that during these 2 weeks I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Audi RS5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Audi RS5 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Audi RS5?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 32,000 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.