Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V229000 Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V622000 Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V298000 Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V002000 Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V001000 Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 4 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Audi Q5 has notable issues with the engine and electrical system, as evidenced by frequent recalls and complaints. The vehicle has also been prone to fuel system and sunroof drainage failures. Due to these concerns, the Q5's reliability is rated below-average, likely requiring significant repairs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric coolant pump | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Fuel pump flange | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| Sunroof drainage system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Electrical connectors | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Corroded airbag canister | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Timing belt inspection every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Coolant warning light on
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Water stains on headliner
- Corrosion around sunroof
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.