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
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2013 Audi Q5 recalls 5
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
2013 Audi Q5 safety ratings
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
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2013 Audi Q5 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Audi Q5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
2013 Audi Q5 vehicles on record
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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.