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2013 Audi A5 Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Apr 11, 2018

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the Audi A5 average of 3.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 Audi A5 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V229000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 11, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V622000

Electrical System › Wiring

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Oct 5, 2017

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Safety consequence

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V002000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jan 3, 2017

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

Safety consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Audi A5 model years

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2013 Audi A5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A5 have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Audi A5. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Audi A5?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology