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2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other A5 Cabriolet years?

A5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted16 complaints2010: 16 complaints2011: 14 complaints2012: 14 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints
A5 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine267%
Airbags133%

Does the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V229000EngineApril 11, 2018 · 342,867 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Consequence

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AUDI SAFETY RECALL 19N4 CONTINUES TO NOT BE AVAILABLE. RECEIVED FIRST NOTICE FOR RECALL IN JUNE 2018. STATES THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP. STATES THAT THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE A FIRE EVEN IF CAR IS NOT TURNED ON AND RECOMMENDS TO PARK THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE AS A PRECAUTION. THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 11, 2018

“VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT-COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE HEAD ON AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE - CAR A TOTAL LOSS. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. UPDATED 06/29/17*LJ *CN”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 30, 2017 · crash

2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet — common questions

Is the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.