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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2013 Audi RS 5.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi RS 5. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Audi RS 5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi RS5 C FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2013 Audi RS5 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2013 Audi RS5 C AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi RS 5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 4.2 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| RS 5 Cabriolet 4.2 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.