2013 Audi rs5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Audi rs5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2013 Audi rs5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Audi rs5 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Audi rs5.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2013 Audi rs5 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Audi rs5 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Audi rs5 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 840
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 840.
Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
Bulletin 35 13 09 2028085 · Power Train · Apr 2913This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Bulletin TSB_2068999_5 · Structure · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Bulletin TSB_2074436_3 · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Bulletin TSB_2069078_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Bulletin TSB_2069904_3 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Bulletin TSB_2072304_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RS5 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Audi rs5
The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive and grand touring coupé cars produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since June 2007. The A5 range also includes the coupe, cabriolet, and "Sportback"—a five-door liftback with a fastback roofline—derived from the Audi A4 saloon and estate models.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
