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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2013 Audi S5.
Owner complaints (16)
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi S5. Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Audi S5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi S5 C FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2013 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2013 Audi S5 C AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi S5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| S5 Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
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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.