There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 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 S5 Cabriolet complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 35,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2018
I was driving the car down a side road and all of a sudden the wheel locked up and the car had a message 'power steering malfunction. Do not drive vehicle'. Luckily for me, I was not going very fast or on a busy road, and could stop the car safely. The wheel was effectively useless and I could not maneuver the vehicle at all. I had the car towed to audi and because there is no 'known' issue with this happening and the vehicle is out of warranty, there was nothing they could do besides quote me $3200 for the replacement of the power steering rack. If someone was driving on a curved road or on…
Air Bags · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 26, 2018
The airbag light in my car came on about 6 months ago. Accordingly the car failed massachusetts inspection in dec. 2017. Audi diagnosed the problem as 'driver's side airbag injector'. I have been trying to get my dealer to fix the problem, but they have not done so due to unavailability of a replacement airbag and injector. I cannot legally drive my car (No current inspection sticker) and AM very concerned about safety in the event of an accident. My audi dealer and audi USA have not offered any solution e.g. A replacement vehicle until a replacement airbag can be installed (Estimated at…
Seat Belts · reported Dec 12, 2017
Complaint on audi's faulty seatbelt mechanism. The vehicle is a 2013 audi s5 cabriolet vehicle. The passenger side seatbelt locked and could not be released. The vehicle was brought to an audi dealership service department and found that the seatbelt was faulty and had to be replaced. This issue has been reported from other audi owners to include this model. Audi's faulty seatbelt mechanism is a safety issue that needs to be recalled. The seatbelt couldn't be used and is locked with no way to be secured. The vehicle was stationary when the seatbelt couldn't be engaged and the passenger was not…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet 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 S5 Cabriolet?
Owners report seat belts problems most often (1 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 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.