2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 3 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
19N4 recall for electric after run coolant pump. Audi has failed to complete the repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-01
Audi safety recall 19N4 continues to not be available. Received first notice for recall in June 2018. States there is a safety issue with after run coolant pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-04
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Vehicle involved in accident-collision with a light pole head on air bag did not inflate - car a total loss. Driver suffered injuries. Updated…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-20
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-14Engine and engine cooling18V229000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V229000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.