Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Audi S5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Audi S5 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Audi S5 has an average reliability outlook. With no recalls and a small number of complaints, it's difficult to assess with certainty. However, issues mainly concern the power train and steering, indicating potential areas to monitor.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$6,000 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Steering wheel vibration
- Check engine light
- Fuel efficiency drop
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Audi S5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.