Model year guide

2013 Audi Q5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Audi Q5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 134 on record.

2013 Audi Q5 at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints92
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$28,774

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Audi Q5 recalls 5

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #17V622000 · 05/10/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #17V002000 · 03/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volksw…

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #17V001000 · 03/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger comp…

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this…

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #18V229000 · 11/04/2018

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. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture wi…

Fix: 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. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update appl…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #17V298000 · 03/05/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Audi Q5 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
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.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2013 Audi Q5 safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Audi Q5 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Audi Q5 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Audi Q5 worth?

Low
$22,600
Typical price
$28,774
High
$35,000

From 132 comparable 2013 Audi Q5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Audi Q5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,050
Total$32,300
Per mile$0.43

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,774) with the same model 4 model-years older ($16,740), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Audi Q5 trims & engines on record

Trims
2.0T Premium Plus quattro · 2.0T Premium quattro · 3.0T Premium Plus quattro · Premium Plus · 3.0T Prestige quattro · 2.0T Prestige quattro · Premium Hybrid · Prestige
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 211 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 272 hp

2013 Audi Q5 vehicles on record

Other Audi Q5 model years

2013 Audi Q5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Audi Q5 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Audi Q5. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi Q5?

Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, structure.

What is the 2013 Audi Q5 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Audi Q5 crash-test ratings of rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi Q5 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Audi Q5 at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2013 Audi Q5 worth?

Comparable 2013 Audi Q5 listings run roughly $22,600–$35,000, typically around $28,774 (from 132 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.