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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.
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 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 4dr Hatch
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 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. |
| 26660 mi $1500 |
Replaced water pump |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $3500 |
Turbo failure / low boost. Turbo replaced. |
| 5000 mi | Reflash PCM |
| 49400 mi US $350 |
OBDII code P2187 was triggered. Dealer replaced pressure control valve. |
| 78000 mi US $400 |
water pump started leaking. replaced. two month later, Audi settled class-action lawsuit for bad design. |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 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. |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 49000 mi US $125 |
Exhaust clamp was rubbing the driver-side inner tire wheel-well. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 53000 mi US $325 |
Coolant leak near front of engine. Plastic line had to be replaced |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 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. |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $140 |
Exhaust system clamp replacement |
| 30185 mi C $503 |
High pressure fuel pump replaced |
| 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. |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 19900 mi | Check engine light, emission issue. Filter and valve replaced under warranty. |
| 25000 mi | Check engine light. Replaced emission sensor and filter. |
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