2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2013

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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%)

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 15 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 2dr Coupe

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

49000 mi Fuel door lock motor / actuator 
49200 mi Remote control not working intermittenly 
25800 mi Left side headlight assembly failed. Intermittent light. Headlight assembly replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

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

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. 
67000 mi

US $250
Replaced battery 
33000 mi Replace hands-free microphone due to poor sound quality 
44000 mi Poor Bluetooth reception 
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

45000 mi

US $200
Headlight level sensor replacement 
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. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

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

22500 mi Sensor G395 failed (A/C pressure switch) had to be replaced. 
30000 mi MMI center console knob cover came off. Purchased a "kit" from dealer and replaced cover. 
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

5200 mi Flaky MMI, especially regarding Bluetooth audio streaming 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Electrical Problems

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