With 0 recalls and 16 complaints, the 2013 Audi S5 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Audi S5's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 16 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train8

02Steering3

03Power Train,unknown Or Other1

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

05Fuel System, Gasoline1

16 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi S5 Fuel Economy

20–21mpg combined

17-18city

26-28hwy

$3,600-$3,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2013 Audi S5 ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

S5 - Automatic (AM-S7)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$3,600/yr5/10 Average

S5 Cabriolet - Automatic (AM-S7)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$3,600/yr5/10 Average

S5 - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Audi S5

30States

31%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

22111%

TXTexas

18710%

CACalifornia

1799%

NYNew York

1166%

NJNew Jersey

1106%

PAPennsylvania

1086%

ILIllinois

1015%

GAGeorgia

925%

DEDelaware

905%

AZArizona

613%

COColorado

573%

NCNorth Carolina

452%

MOMissouri

432%

CTConnecticut

412%

DCWashington DC

402%

MD36

WA35

MI35

UTUtah

332%

NH27

NV26

OH25

TN21

MA20

WI19

AL16

OR16

KY15

OK13

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Audi S5?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Audi S5 a good car to buy?

The 2013 Audi S5 has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Audi S5?

You'll get between 20 and 21 MPG combined from the 2013 Audi S5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Audi S5?

Out of 16 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.