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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Engine not specified

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Illinois, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Feb 2015

14500 mi
Tire pressure sensor goes off on one wheel but the dealer could not find the leak. The same tire reguraly loses air over a month. Second trip to the dealer could not find a problem. I do not have time right now to take back to the dealer. 
Sep 2015

18000 mi
One tire loses pressure slowly over 60 days till the low tire warning light goes off. Dealer has had the tire off the car on two separate occasions and has no problem found. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch

supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Bahrain
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Nov 2016

21160 mi

$40
2 Camshaft tentioner guides were replaced due to failing, dealership wouldnt specify how exactly. Original symptoms included loss of power, missfire, shaking. Dealership took way too long due to waiting for parts to come from Germany. 
Apr 2018

26660 mi

$1500
Replaced water pump  and a bunch of suspension bushings due to cracks 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2017
Sep 2013

11000 mi
Rear View Mirror came loose 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Georgia, United States
Oct 2013 - Aug 2018
Jun 2014

5000 mi
Reflash PCM 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017

71000 mi

US $3500
Turbo failure / low boost. Turbo replaced. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Oct 2015
Dec 2014

16000 mi
Documented service bulletin to update electronic steering firmware. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2020
Jun 2014

11000 mi
Audi fix for steering issue that Audi called for on oil change. Dealer updated software, no issues. 
Jul 2016

25800 mi
Left side headlight assembly failed. Intermittent light. Headlight assembly replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2016

31700 mi
Car steering wheel did not want to go back to center was very loose feeling. Dealer replaced steering mechanism. 
Sep 2017

47000 mi

US $85
Passenger visor retaining clip broke. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2014
Oct 2013

16500 mi
Weather strip at moonroof leading edge replaced MMI knob - top part fell off 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2020
May 2013

19000 mi
trunk seat fold-down lever never connected at factory 
Jul 2015

49000 mi
Fuel door lock motor / actuator 
Oct 2015

49200 mi
Remote control not working intermittenly 
Nov 2019

78000 mi

US $400
water pump started leaking. replaced. two month later, Audi settled class-action lawsuit for bad design. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2012 - Apr 2016
Sep 2013

23000 mi
Apply technical service bulletin for "notchy" steering 
Aug 2015

49400 mi

US $350
OBDII code P2187 was triggered. Dealer replaced pressure control valve. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2018
Nov 2013

11300 mi
Bearing in manual transmission failed. Causing oil to leak into clutch. Entire transmission, including clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2014

13000 mi
Passenger mirror turn signal failed due to water leak from seal 
Aug 2018

55000 mi

US $80
Changed headlight bulbs 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2022
Dec 2017

42300 mi

US $30
A/C suddenly blowing hot air. Ended up replacing pressure sensor. Could be easily replaced without opening the refrigiration system. $29 part from Amazon. 
Jan 2021

63000 mi

US $30
Hood strut lost pressure; replaced. 
Jun 2021

66000 mi
Car reporting "transmission overheating" few days in a row. Not likely to actually overheating. Research showed it is known issue caused by transmission fluid leaking into transmission electronics. Went away by itself for now. 
Oct 2021

67000 mi

US $250
Replaced battery 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Arizona, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2019
Jan 2014

21300 mi
Replace hands-free microphone due to poor sound quality 
Apr 2016

44000 mi
Poor Bluetooth reception 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Washington, United States
Feb 2014 - Aug 2022
May 2015

26000 mi
Number 3 cylinder quit firing until car was restarted, causing the EPC light to register. After refueling and sitting for 15+ minutes the EPC light went out. Audi dealer replaced ignition coil on number 3 cylinder. 
Jul 2015

30000 mi
Driver side window failed to roll up do to resistance. Dealer replaced affected parts, and partially blames window tinting, although that was done 12 months ago. 
Sep 2015

35000 mi

US $50
Replaced front brake pads as they were getting low 
Jun 2017

65000 mi

US $85
Driver side window failed to roll up completely making the car noisy at free way speeds. Apparently an electrical component burnt out. Covered under "Certified Pre-Owned Warranty", but still required to make a deductible 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Florida, United States
Aug 2015 - May 2019
Mar 2018

50090 mi
Clutch Master Cylinder leaking, replaced for free under Audi good will warranty despite car being 18 months out of warranty. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

49000 mi

US $125
Exhaust clamp was rubbing the driver-side inner tire wheel-well. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Texas, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

28000 mi
Coolant leak. Thermostat gasket had a very slow leak. The leak was hard to find, as the thermostat is under the supercharger. From day 1, coolant "disappeared" but became bad enough recently to notice coolant on the belly pan under engine. 
May 2017

35363 mi
Coolant leak - Water pump replaced. Covered out of warranty due to history of coolant loss with this car since it was new. Thermostat and water pump have now been replaced. 
Sep 2018

43019 mi

US $355
MMI unit failed - no backup camera/audi/nav functionality. Center screen was blank. Replaced with a used MMI purchased on ebay, had to be "coded" to work with the car - $100 for that. 
May 2020

52000 mi

US $3600
Front control arms/bushings needed to be replaced. Required alignment. Brakes replaced 
Oct 2020

53000 mi

US $325
Coolant leak near front of engine. Plastic line had to be replaced 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

45000 mi

US $200
Headlight level sensor replacement 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2016
Jun 2014

12000 mi
magnetic steering was overcompensating and became 'notchy'. software upgrade made it better. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013

5000 mi
Misfire experienced and found on scan. Coil and spark plug in affected cyl swapped to help diagnose source if happens again. Update: never happened again. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022

113000 mi

US $140
Exhaust system clamp replacement 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jul 2020
Jan 2018

30185 mi

C $503
High pressure fuel pump replaced 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2014 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014

22500 mi
Sensor G395 failed (A/C pressure switch) had to be replaced. 
Jun 2015

27000 mi
Valve cover gasket had some oil leakage (small). Dealer cleaned and put die in oil. After 1K miles; Re-eval for leakage but could not find any. Said return again in 5K miles. 
Aug 2015

30000 mi
MMI center console knob cover came off. Purchased a "kit" from dealer and replaced cover. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

41000 mi

US $700
Replaced an alternator part. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Texas, United States
Apr 2013 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

15000 mi
The clip that holds the spare tire cover up in the trunk fell out of its hole. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in New Mexico, United States
May 2012 - Aug 2016
Aug 2015

19900 mi
Check engine light, emission issue. Filter and valve replaced under warranty. 
May 2016

25000 mi
Check engine light. Replaced emission sensor and filter. 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2013

5200 mi
Convertible top stopped working Flaky MMI, especially regarding Bluetooth audio streaming 
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2013

3000 mi
Trim piece in interior was loose upon delivery of new car. 
Oct 2014

8000 mi
Glove box doesn't close 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in North Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Jun 2013 Transmission coolant line located too close to firewall and was transmitting vibrations into cabin when at idle. Was repositioned and problem resolved. 
Dec 2013

4000 mi
Transmission pressure sensor leaking - replaced under warranty. 

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2012.5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Audi in Great Britain
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014

32000 mi
All roof seal changed Seat belt offering system fault messages 

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2012.5 Audi 2dr Convertible

Audi in Great Britain
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

57000 mi

£350
Driver's side window regulator was repaired - it had snapped and electric window would not operate. Internet search and forums indicate that this is common fault on Audi/VW though no TSB issued 

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