2013 Audi RS5: common problems and reliability
An average RS5 year.
7 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 RS5?The 2013 Audi RS5 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Audi RS5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RS5 years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the RS5?
Across the 6 RS5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 10 (2014). With 7 complaints, the 2013 RS5 sits about the same as the model's median of 6.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RS5. See the full RS5 owner picture and every model year.
Other RS5 model years
Compare every RS5 year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
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