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2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet: 0 recalls, 3 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.

0vehicle recalls
3owner complaints
0mention a crash
21best combined mpg
2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Photo: order_242 from Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

There isn't much public data on the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.

Most $25–$78, one-time
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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

Pro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.

From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yr
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ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

OEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.

From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yr
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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/mo
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Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Seat belts1
Airbags1
Steering1

What owners describe

The 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet has 3 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 11 S5 Cabriolet model years for complaints (2.1× the average S5 Cabriolet year). Neighboring years: 2012 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium

FAQ

Does the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are seat belts (1), airbags (1), steering (1).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet get?

EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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