2013 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro
WAULFAFR0DA017112
Vehicle history report for the 2013 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro (VIN WAULFAFR0DA017112). Black, coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl 211 hp, gasoline. 35,975 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2013 Audi A5.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Audi A5, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 38
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Audi A5.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Turned AC on blew out cool air all of sudden the air went out hot air blowing, smelt burning and saw smoke on passenger side (not a lot,but enough to raise concerns) turned AC shut climate off, turned car off tried it again no air just heat blowing. brother in law put it on machine , gave a sensor code, replaced sensor put a can of air in, still blowing out…
NHTSA ODI #11753312ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated that after activating the AC system, there was hot air and a burning odor coming from the passenger’s side vents. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called an independent mechanic and referenced the recall campaign. The local dea…
NHTSA ODI #11753204POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was having an issue with my 2013 Audi A5 starting. A call to roadside assistance was able to jump my battery and the car would start and run. However, the same issue kept happening. The EPC warning light would come on and it took a few weeks to get scheduled with a mechanic. I purchased a mobile jump starter myself because I never knew when the car would …
NHTSA ODI #11599581ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Couple years ago my engine failed, it was recalled and company refused to pay for it. I payed for it and afterwards my radio modul failed, camera failed, the check engine light is on since I bought the car and recently my car stopped on the highway fast lane without warning. It was no shoulder and I stopped on the highway. I was lucky I didn’t get rear ended…
NHTSA ODI #11536603ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have experienced several failures and 3 recalls with my vehicle since I purchased it brand new. I have paid out thousands of dollars over the years for repairs that I feel were faulty being that I am on the only owner of the vehicle. I have approximately a little under 75k miles on my vehicle although I purchased in 2012 (2013 vehicle) only to take it to…
NHTSA ODI #11517813UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Water pump leaking
NHTSA ODI #11515613ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact's cousin owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to overheat. The warning message "Pull Over and Check Coolant" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road and upon checking the coolant reservoir, the contact noticed that the coolant was leaking. The contact added coolant and …
NHTSA ODI #11469169STEERING
About 3 weeks ago I noticed the beginning of a steering problem. I first noticed that the wheel seemed to require more than normal force to turn, especially in about the 10 and 2 o’clock position. It would behave pretty normally most of the time, but then, unpredictably, this would happen. Now it seems to be pretty constant. The steering wheel now requires m…
NHTSA ODI #11428294+ 30 more complaints on record.
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WAULFAFR0DA017112 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2013 Audi A5.
Does the 2013 Audi A5 have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2013 Audi A5. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2013 Audi A5?
Comparable 2013 Audi A5 listings run roughly $17,900–$31,900, typically around $27,122 (from 68 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 21 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.






