2013 Audi Q5 Reliability ReportKeepScore 78/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2013 Audi Q5
- Scores 4 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2014 Audi Q5 earns a 82.
- The system most likely to surface first: 2.0 tfsi engine (major severity).
- Has 5 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the electrical system:wiring.
2013 Audi Q5: Buy or Avoid?
The 2013 Audi Q5 presents an enticing package of luxury, quattro capability, and refined driving dynamics, but it's not without its caveats. While offering significant value in the used market, potential buyers must be prepared for the higher cost of parts and labor associated with premium German engineering, particularly if opting for the 2.0T engine which has documented vulnerabilities. This vehicle requires proactive maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection to ensure a rewarding ownership experience.
Biggest Strengths
- Superior interior quality and comfort
- Confident quattro all-wheel-drive system
- Engaging and refined driving dynamics
2013 Audi Q5 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2013 Audi Q5. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2013 Audi Q5
5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
What breaks on the 2013 Audi Q5?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Audi Q5 — Year-by-Year Comparison
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